Heroes of Our Heritage: St. Petersburg

Some of the names are familiar because they grace the names of buildings or other local tributaries. Some are unfamiliar to today's youth or just a passing mention in a book. All of these heroes share one thing: their pioneering spirit has helped shape a better St. Petersburg for all.


Louis David Brown, Sr.
Johnnie Ruth Clarke
Reynold Davis
Lewis E. Dominis
Chester Lucius James, Sr.
Cleveland Johnson, Sr.
Willie Lee McAdams
Olive Beatrice McLin
Edward McRae

Morris Wilbert Milton
Frederick G. Minnis, Sr.
George W. Perkins
Fannye Ayer Ponder
James Maxie Ponder
Samuel M. Robinson
James B. Sanderlin
Alfred B. Williams
Ralph Wimbish

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