A. Robinson Building facts for kids
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A. Robinson Building
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Front and northern side
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 Location in North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Location | 707-709 Patterson Ave., Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1940 |
| Built by | Robinson, Aladine; Greenwood, J.W., et al. |
| Architectural style | Early Commercial |
| MPS | African-American Neighborhoods in Northeastern Winston-Salem MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 98000729 |
| Added to NRHP | June 26, 1998 |
The A. Robinson Building is a special old building in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It's also known as the Howard-Robinson Building or the Pyramid Barber Shop. This historic commercial building was built a long time ago, between 1940 and 1941.
Discovering the A. Robinson Building
This building is two stories tall. It is made of yellow and red bricks. The bricks on the north and south sides were made by a famous local brickmaker. His name was George S. Black.
What Was the Building Used For?
The A. Robinson Building was built for a very important reason. It was made to be a home for African-American businesses. Two of the main businesses there were the Howard-Robinson Funeral Home and a barber shop. This helped the local community a lot.
A National Historic Place
Because of its history and importance, the A. Robinson Building was added to a special list. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. This means it's recognized as a significant part of American history.
