I was born and raised in Baltimore.  While in the military, I met guys from all over the country who couldn't believe that I had never been to the 'Block'.  So, after I finished my hitch, I made it a point to visit the 'Block' about 2 weeks after returning home.  The 2 O'Clock Club was my first stop.  
 
Blaze Starr put on a great act with a lot of humor in it.  Within a few months of my being home, there was a story in the paper that she had closed her club to the public for a night, and opened it up to a free night of fun for patients at the VA hospital.  She had all her girls there, and wouldn't let any of the vets spend a dime.  Blaze did this many times before finally leaving the 'Block'.  

When she left she was quoted in the paper at the time that she didn't like the out-of-town elements who were buying properties on the 'Block', and the effect they were having there.  

I still have my copy of her book, "BLAZE STARR - My Life as Told to Huey Perry", which she personally autographed for me.    

She always had a good heart.  May she rest in peace with God's blessing.