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Springfield committee hears "History Beyond the Tracks" plan to highlight Black landmarks
Summary
A marketing and preservation plan presented to the Committee of the Whole proposes a citywide heritage trail of historically Black sites, with wayfinding, murals and self-guided tours; staff said funding must be secured before full rollout, and aldermen urged early low-cost steps.
Manny Nicholson, a consultant with McDaniels Marketing, told the Springfield Committee of the Whole on Jan. 27 that "History Beyond the Tracks" is a citywide preservation and tourism initiative focused on historically significant African American landmarks primarily east of 11th Street.
Nicholson said the plan aims to bring several sites into a cohesive visitor experience rather than treating them as isolated locations. "The mission focuses on strengthening tourism assets while respecting the historic significance of each site," Nicholson said, outlining…
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