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
Hunter Robinson, Vice President
August (Gus) Werner III, Treasurer
Mardy Eisloeffel, Secretary
David Braswell, Historic Properties
Joan Bonaldi, Board Member
Joan Braswell, Board Member
Dan Crockett, Board Member
Cassy Geib, Board Member
Jessica Guldner, Board Member
Robert Quaas, Board Member
Julia Skrabacz, Board Member
Linda Weisenstein, Board Member

Advisory Board

Bob Brunkow, Historian
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.