About

In March, 2010, a small group of local residents with a passion for preserving and sharing Belleville’s rich history decided to form the Belleville Historical Society.

Our goal is to document and share stories of Belleville’s past; acquire artifacts, documents, and real properties significant to the city’s development; and promote an appreciation of our Belleville’s heritage.

In short, we wish to expand and encourage the preservation of our city’s history for the future.

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The Lofts on the Square / old Hotel Belleville stand just south of the fountain on Belleville’s square. Built in 1931 and carefully restored in 2019, it is among the historic buildings and storefronts that contribute distinctive character and vitality to Belleville’s downtown business district while also telling part of the story of our city’s past.
Saving Hotel Belleville »

Belleville Historical Society
bellevillehistoricalsociety@gmail.com
618-531-7753

Board of Trustees

Larry Betz, President
Bob Quaas, Vice President
Mardy Eisloeffel, Secretary
August (Gus) Werner III, Treasurer
David Braswell, Historic Preservation Consultant
Joan Braswell, Trustee
Dan Crockett, Trustee
Kristen Crockett, Trustee
Roger Schlueter, Trustee
Ash Smith, Trustee
Emily Smith, Trustee
Linda Weisenstein, Trustee

Advisory Board

Judy Belleville, Museum Advisor
Bob Brunkow, Historian
David Cox, Legal Advisor
Jessica Guldner, Editorial and Events Advisor
Katie McDowell, High School Liaison
Margaret Meyer, Charles E. King Advisor

In memory and appreciation of Douglas Gain, founding member of the Belleville Historical Society.