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MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) – The Holbrook is opening up again as the building highlights African American history dating back to the 1890s. The building was a multi-purpose venue that was the site of hospital offices, lawyer’s offices and funeral homes. Whether it’s your first time or not, this building holds historic value.
“The Holbrook Association was a community organization that provided services to the community that started in the 1890s actually 1895 that was banking services, funeral services and also an incubator services for business. Businesses like doctors’ offices, lawyer offices and dentist offices.” said Dr. Otis Gowdy, Owner and Director of Holbrook Association.
The Meridian community had the chance to see the Holbrook Thursday evening and the history behind it.
“ They have an opportunity to come and reflect and those who are just coming in for the first time to really rediscover the foundation that happened in meridian in the 30s, 40s, 50s, and up until the 1990s” said Gowdy.
You can find the Holbrook at 2508 5th street in Downtown Meridian.
