Englewood Makes History

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  • Eleanor Harvey.jpg

    Eleanor Harvey was an Englewood resident and a founder of the Englewood Historical Society. She was a teacher for 43 years and taught social studies at Diwght Morrow High School. Some of her projects included the placement of the cast-iron clock in front of City Hall, the revitalization of Liberty Square, the creation of the Memorial Day Parade, and a planting program.
  • Bravell Morgan Nesbitt Sr..png

    Bravell Morgan Nesbitt Jr. was a funeral director in Englewood.

    His parents were Carrie Allen and Bravell Nesbitt Sr. He had four siblings including Caroyln, Allen, and Kim Good. He had at least two children, Ivory and Morgan. He also had two grandchildren, Eden and Anthony. 

    After graduating from Lincoln University and the American Academy of Funeral Services, he served in the Nike Missile Battalion. During and after his service, he was a seaplane pioly, a lifeguard, and one of the first African Americans on National Ski Patrol

    He was active in the community and was a member of numerous clubs such as The Urban League, NAACP, Rotary Club, The American Legion, and many others.
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