Carver Inn honored by Charlottesville, state historical groups
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Crowds forming in the middle of Preston Avenue in Charlottesville on Saturday afternoon might ...
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Charlottesville to unveil new historical marker, Green Book plaque, on site of the former Carver Inn
In addition to giving Black individuals and families a place to stay during segregation, the inn hosted famous guests such as jazz musicians Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington.
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Historic marker readied for site of 'only Negro hotel in Charlottesville'
The marker is to be unveiled later this month. Before it was demolished for the expansion of Preston Avenue, the Carver Inn opened in 1947 and played host to such luminaries as jazz artist Louis ...