Looking north from 7th & Felix, a city park is now where the Federal Bakery once stood
Name/Title
7th & Felix/Francis - Felix Street Square/Coleman Hawkins Park
Entry/Object ID
2020.25.917
Description
FELIX STREET SQUARE
COLEMAN HAWKINS PARK
7th & Felix/Francis
Urban Renewal removed ¾ of a city block of buildings from 7th & Felix to 8th & Felix, 7th & Francis to 8th & Francis, only 3 buildings remain
The City of St Joseph created a new city park in the area called Felix Street Square
The park is used for civic activities and the Coleman Hawkins Jazz Festival
A gazebo was erected and a Coleman Hawkins statue stands near the gazebo
Photo #1 - Looking north from 7th & Felix, a city park is now where the Federal Bakery once stood
Photo #2 - Looking south from 7th & Francis, a city park is now between Felix & Francis
Photo #3 - 2005 view of the old Joe Optican store on the southeast corner of 7th & Felix
Photo #4 - Gazebo used for events and the Coleman Hawkins Jazz Festival
Photo #5 - 3 Hotel Robidoux Pillars at the park
