North Lawrence–Monroe Street Historic District Explained

North Lawrence–Monroe Street Historic District
Nrhp Type:formerhd
Location:132-148, 216, 220 Monroe St. and 14, 22, 28-40, 56 N. Lawrence St., Montgomery, Alabama
Coordinates:32.3781°N -86.3058°W
Added:August 30, 1984
Delisted:October 6, 2011
Refnum:84000712
Nocat:yes

The North Lawrence–Monroe Street Historic District was a 2.8acres historic district in Montgomery, Alabama. It comprised 132–148, 216, and 220 Monroe Street and 14, 22, 28–40, and 56 North Lawrence Street, containing a total of six contributing buildings. These buildings were significant in that they housed African American businesses during the era of segregation, making this a commercial center for African Americans in Montgomery. The businesses played a supporting role during the Montgomery bus boycott in 1955–1956 by providing dispatch and pick-up services.[1] The district was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 30, 1984. The entire block was subsequently demolished in the mid-1990s to allow construction of a parking deck for the RSA Tower.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Curtis, Nancy C. . Black heritage sites: an African American odyssey and finder's guide . 1996 . American Library Association . Chicago . 978-0-8389-0643-9 . 31.