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Monica Butler says gospel music history is being lost. To salvage it, she wants to convert a historic Central West End church into a gospel music hall of fame. -
St. Louis Firefighters responded to a fire Tuesday that engulfed part of a historic church in the Central West End. Developers plan to use the building for a gospel music museum and educational center.
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The $22 million project would include a movie theater, professional soundstage and space for private events.
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