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 in Gainesville, Florida, is a special place. It honors the life and work of Allen Quinn Jones (1893–1994). He was an important local educator who dedicated his life to helping African-American students get a good education.
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The Story of the A. Quinn Jones House
From Family Home to School
The building that is now a museum was once the family home of A. Quinn Jones. Mr. Jones was a very important person in education. He became the first principal of Lincoln High School (Gainesville, Florida). He had a long and successful career there.
Mr. Jones did something amazing with his own home. He developed it into the second fully approved high school for African-American students in Florida. This was a big step forward for education in the state.
Becoming a Museum and Cultural Center
Today, the house is a museum that celebrates Mr. Jones's legacy. It is known as the A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center. The museum has exhibits that share the history of African Americans in Gainesville and Alachua County. These exhibits especially focus on their experiences during the Civil Rights Movement.
The museum was temporarily closed to visitors during the recent global health situation. However, it has since reopened to the public.
A Historic Place
The A. Quinn Jones House is recognized as a very important building. It was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 27, 2010. This designation helps protect the house and its history for future generations.
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