Photographic collage of Black homes across Washington during the early 20th century.

ID: 5701 ~ Source: Courtesy of The Seattle Republican, Oct. 16th, 1908

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Photographic collage of Black homes across Washington during the early 20th century.

Frank L. Wilson's house is pictured in the upper right corner, and A. C. Nevile's home is seen in the third image.

This file appears in: Historical African American Neighborhoods in Spokane

Historical African American Neighborhoods in Spokane

A 1908 article in the Seatle Republican, an African American newspaper, cast a spotlight on Spokane, “A Group of Beautiful Homes of Negros in the Northwest.” It showcased five houses owned by Black Spokane businessmen. Frank L. Wilson, a caterer,…