Hargraves Community Center
African-American history of North CarolinaBuildings and structures in Chapel Hill-Carrboro, North Carolina
The Hargraves Community Center is located at 216 North Roberson Street in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Originally known as the Negro Community Center, it was renamed in 1973 after William M. Hargraves, a former member of the Parks and Recreation Commission who played a pivotal role in implementing several programs at the Hargraves Center that greatly benefitted the community. Hargraves died on February 5, 1973, after succumbing to injuries sustained in an auto accident and the center was renamed posthumously in his honor. Construction of the center was originally completed in 1945.
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Hargraves Community Center (Hargraves Center)
North Roberson Street 216
27516 , Bolin
North Carolina, United States
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