Founded in 1921, it was an oasis for Black entertainment, society, and recreation.
Members of a committee to preserve its legacy recently announced it had won the listing.
“I’m just ecstatic,” Syvia Hicks, who is credited with leading the preservation effort, said in a statement. “I’m over the moon.” Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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