Mecklenburg County Rosenwald Schools

From the 1910s into the early 1930s, more that 5300 school buildings were constructed in African American communities throughout 15 southern states. Seed money came from Chicago philanthropist Julius Rosenwald, CEO of Sears, Roebuck and Company. Black communities put up cash, and local school boards agreed to operate the facilities.

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Tags: County, Mecklenburg, Rosenwald, Schools, education, More…history, preservation
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Location: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

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