A. Quinn Jones House facts for kids
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A. Quinn Jones House
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| Location | 1013 N.W. 7th Ave., Gainesville, Florida |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1925 |
| Architectural style | Frame Vernacular |
| NRHP reference No. | 09001278 |
| Added to NRHP | January 27, 2010 |
The A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center is a special museum located in Gainesville, Florida. This museum helps us remember the important work of Allen Quin Jones (1893–1994). He was a dedicated educator who spent his life teaching African-American students.
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The Story of the A. Quinn Jones House
A Family Home
The house where the museum now stands was once the home of A. Quinn Jones and his family. Mr. Jones was a very important person in education. He became the first principal of Lincoln High School (Gainesville, Florida). He worked there for many years, making a big difference in the lives of his students.
Becoming a High School
Mr. Jones had a big dream. He turned his own home into a school. This became the second fully recognized African-American high school in the entire state of Florida. "Fully recognized" means it met all the high standards for education. This was a huge achievement at a time when educational opportunities for African Americans were often limited.
A Museum Today
Today, the house is a museum that honors Mr. Jones. It is called the A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center. Inside, you can see exhibits that tell the story of African Americans in Gainesville and Alachua County. These exhibits also cover the Civil Rights Movement, which was a time when people worked hard for equal rights for all.
The museum was temporarily closed to visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Historic Landmark
Because of its important history, the A. Quinn Jones House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 27, 2010. The National Register is a list of places in the United States that are important to history. Being on this list helps protect the house and its story for future generations.
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