FERGUSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

In October 2000, the city leased half of the building's interior to two local families for the establishment of the Whistle Stop Frozen Custard Shop. The business provided most of the interior finish for the building, with historic themes being used throughout. The displays were made possible by a partnership between the City of Ferguson, the Ferguson Historical Society, and a generous contribution from Emerson Electric Company, headquartered in Ferguson... The city boomed during the post-World War II era. Commuter trains were replaced by automobile traffic. Plentiful employment was provided by new industries, including the relocated headquarters of Emerson Electric Company. Scores of new homes were built and the city's population continued to expand. In 1954, Ferguson became a charter city, one of the first in St. Louis County to adopt the council-manager form of government... Learn about the history of Ferguson.

Also known as: Ferguson

Primary location: Ferguson United States