Michael Center

Michael Center

The Negro Community Recreation Center was built in the 1950s strictly for African American use in Sheffield, Alabama. The cost of the Negro Recreation Center was reported to be S80,000. Alongside the new community center a pool was built. The building was later officially known as the Michael Center...

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Main Author: Sam Keiser
Format: Electronic
Published: Auburn University Libraries
Subjects:
Cultural resources
Online Access:https://omeka.lib.auburn.edu/items/show/1662
format Electronic
collection Alabama Cultural Resource Survey Collection
building Auburn University
publisher Auburn University Libraries
topic Cultural resources
spellingShingle Cultural resources
Michael Center
Sam Keiser
fulltopic Cultural resources
Colbert County Alabama; Sheffield Alabama; Negro Recreation Center; Michael Center; African American Recreation; African American History
description The Negro Community Recreation Center was built in the 1950s strictly for African American use in Sheffield, Alabama. The cost of the Negro Recreation Center was reported to be S80,000. Alongside the new community center a pool was built. The building was later officially known as the Michael Center. The center was used to host parties and sports and general community activities and needs.
spelling Michael CenterSam KeiserColbert County Alabama; Sheffield Alabama; Negro Recreation Center; Michael Center; African American Recreation; African American HistoryThe Negro Community Recreation Center was built in the 1950s strictly for African American use in Sheffield, Alabama. The cost of the Negro Recreation Center was reported to be S80,000. Alongside the new community center a pool was built. The building was later officially known as the Michael Center. The center was used to host parties and sports and general community activities and needs. Alabama Cultural Resource SurveyDecember 7, 2015texthttps://omeka.lib.auburn.edu/items/show/1662David McCarthy, "New $80,000 Negro Community Center Nearing Completion In Sheffield," unidentified newspaper in Sheffield Public Library, October 2, 1955
title Michael Center
titleStr Michael Center
author Sam Keiser
author_facet Sam Keiser
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url https://omeka.lib.auburn.edu/items/show/1662
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