NiNi Harris
About
A lifelong resident of South St. Louis, author NiNi Harris first explored the wooded bluffs of Jefferson Barracks while a child on family picnics. Along with hikes, sandwiches, and lemonade, those picnics always included a walk through the Powder Magazine Museum with its mannequins dressed in 19th-century uniforms. Those daylong adventures spurred a lifelong interest in the 120-year history of Jefferson Barracks as a US Army post. During her career, Harris has written 20 books exploring St. Louis’s extraordinary downtown, ethnic heritage, brick architecture, and landscape architecture. In this book she presents sights, sounds, conflicts, and romances from every chapter of the history of Jefferson Barracks.
Press
St. Louis Parks 2nd Edition – Tim’s Travels: Fox 2 News
Tim Ezell traveled to Lafayette in honor of Nini Harris and Esley Hamilton's new book, St. Louis Parks. While at the park, Ezell had the opportunity to learn more about the park from Harris.
St. Louis Parks 2nd Edition – KMOX Roaming STL
This week, a special edition of Roaming St. Louis. KMOX host Scott Jagow sits down (at Lafayette Park) with Nini Harris, co-author of a new book called St. Louis Parks.
Julius Hunter Exhibit at the George B. Vashon Museum of African American History – STL TV
STL TV host Tim Lampley talks with Calvin Riley, founder and owner of the George B. Vashon Museum of African American History, about his newest exhibit. The new exhibit at the museum features artifact and memorabilia of St. Louis native