Cleveland Home for Aged Colored People facts for kids
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Eliza Bryant Village, formerly the Cleveland Home For Aged Colored People
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 Location in Cleveland
Location in Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Location | Cleveland, Ohio |
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| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Late Victorian |
| MPS | Black History TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 82001366 |
| Added to NRHP | December 17, 1982 |
Eliza Bryant Village is a very important place in Cleveland, Ohio. It helps older people in the community. It was once known as the Cleveland Home For Aged Colored People.
The Village is currently located at 7201 Wade Park Ave. Before that, it was at 4807 Cedar Avenue. The Cedar Avenue building was built in the early 1900s. It was a home for older Black Americans.
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A Special Home for Seniors
Eliza Bryant Village is a place where older adults can live and be cared for. It has a long history of helping people in Cleveland. The Village provides a safe and welcoming environment. It is a key part of the community's history.
Who Was Eliza Bryant?
The home was founded by a kind woman named Eliza Bryant. She was very active in helping African Americans. Many Black families were moving to Cleveland from southern states. Eliza Bryant welcomed them to their new city.
During her work, she learned something important. Many older African Americans were left alone. This was often because of the effects of slavery. Families had been separated, and older people sometimes had no one to care for them.
Starting the Home
Eliza Bryant wanted to help these older adults. In 1893, she began working to create a special home for them. She had help from Edith Jackson, Sarah Green, and Lethia Cousins Fleming. Together, they worked hard to make her dream come true.
A big donation helped them buy the first building. This gift came from Laura Spelman Rockefeller. The first home opened its doors on August 11, 1897. It was a wonderful day for the community.
Moving to New Locations
The Cedar Avenue building was the first official home. It could care for 19 residents. It served the community from 1914 until 1967.
In 1960, the home was renamed. It became the Eliza Bryant Home for the Aged. This honored its amazing founder.
Later, the board decided to move to a bigger place. In 1967, they moved to a 47-bed facility. This new home was located at 1380 Addison Road.
However, the Addison Road building became very expensive to keep up. So, in 1985, a brand new Eliza Bryant Center opened. This new center was built in the inner city.
A Historic Landmark
The original building on Cedar Avenue is still important today. It is now owned and run by Fresh Start, Inc.
On December 17, 1982, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a special place in American history. It is recognized for its importance to the community.
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