TITLE: Dr. George E. Davis House

COVERAGE: 1895

DESCRIPTION: Several buildings on the campus of Johnson C. Smith University have been recognized as having significant historical and architectural value. Additional information about these structures can be found in the Inez Moore Parker Archives and Research Center at Johnson C. Smith University.

TYPE: Photograph  

PHOTOGRAPH DATE: Unknown

CREATOR:  Inez Moore Parker Archives and Research Center

PROCESSED BY: Monika Rivera Rhue

HISTORICAL NOTE: This Vernacular style house was built in 1895. It was the home of Dr. George E. Davis, the first black professor at Biddle University. Dr. Davis was also the leading agent for the Rosenwald Fund. The Rosenwald Fund was established to support the construction of school buildings for black students.

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SITE CREATION DATE: March 30, 2003