Brief Description: This collection is comprised of photographic sets that show unique sites within Overtown in the 1990's.The photographer captured landmarks located on mostly NW 2 AVE, NW 3 AVE, NW 8 ST and NW 9 ST. The photo sets seem to have been developed by Alex Peraza who may have been the photographer. Some of the photos captured depict, MT. Zion Missionary Baptist, D.A. Dorsey House, The Ward Rooming House, Jackson's Soul Food, Libby's Grocery (Clyde's Pool Hall), The New Providence Lodge #365, local business complexes and apartment complexes, some owned by the Bonded Collection Agency.
Held at:
The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South FL, Inc.
819 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
Phone: 786-708-4610
Fax: 305-400-8756
Email: jhurtado [at] bahlt.org
Record Series Number: 01/BAF MS_00251
Created by: Alex Peraza
Volume: 0.5 Linear Feet
Biographical Note for Alex Peraza : Photographer
Access Restrictions: There are no access restrictions on this material.
Subject Index
Bonded Collection Agency
D.A. Dorsey House
Historic buildings -- Conservation and restoration
Historic preservation --Florida -- Miami
Minorities -- Housing
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
New Providence Lodge #365
Overtown (Miami, Fla.)
The Ward Rooming House
Genres/Forms of Material
Photographs
Languages of Materials
English [eng]
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Acquisition Notes:
Gift