Historic Landmark Preservation
The City of Fayetteville has released the Historic Context Statement for the historic Black community situated along the western edge of East Mountain in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The cover features a powerful photograph from the 1950s depicting nineteen women and men gathered in the Fellowship Hall of the historic St. James Methodist Church in Fayetteville. Their presence speaks to a time of reflection and determination as they navigated the challenges of their era, including the ongoing erasure of their community. This image stands as a testament to the resilience, strength, and unwavering spirit that has sustained the community to this day.
Context Statement for the Historic Black Community in Fayetteville
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About the Fayetteville Black Historic District
In the dynamic cityscape lies the Fayetteville Black Historic District - a place that stands as a living tribute to the enduring heritage and rich cultural tapestry of Black communities in Northwest Arkansas. This district isn’t just an aggregation of historic sites; it embodies a narrative rich with stories of resilience, triumph, and historical importance.
Why Preserve?
Historic preservation is the cornerstone of communal memory and future inspiration. It fuels economic growth, fosters civic pride, and safeguards our collective history. By protecting the distinctive character of the Fayetteville Black Historic District, we not only honor the past but also forge a path for sustainable development.
Key Benefits Include:
In the dynamic cityscape lies the Fayetteville Black Historic District - a place that stands as a living tribute to the enduring heritage and rich cultural tapestry of Black communities in Northwest Arkansas. This district isn’t just an aggregation of historic sites; it embodies a narrative rich with stories of resilience, triumph, and historical importance.
Why Preserve?
Historic preservation is the cornerstone of communal memory and future inspiration. It fuels economic growth, fosters civic pride, and safeguards our collective history. By protecting the distinctive character of the Fayetteville Black Historic District, we not only honor the past but also forge a path for sustainable development.
Key Benefits Include:
- Job creation and income generation
- Economic opportunities for small businesses
- Strengthened community identity and pride
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Our Vision for the Future
Envision a district anchored by The Edge Museum, a hub that engages through education, artistic expression, enjoyment of the landscape, workshops and lectures, exhibitions, performances, historical archives, and diasporic foodways. The built and landscape environments generate feelings of safety, comfort, achievement, potential, beauty, and healthfulness.
Our Aspirations Comprise:
Envision a district anchored by The Edge Museum, a hub that engages through education, artistic expression, enjoyment of the landscape, workshops and lectures, exhibitions, performances, historical archives, and diasporic foodways. The built and landscape environments generate feelings of safety, comfort, achievement, potential, beauty, and healthfulness.
Our Aspirations Comprise:
- An Afrofuturist Museum as a nexus of inspiration and healing
- Affordable Housing to reinforce the district’s community ties
- Increased walkability and green-spaces for community enjoyment
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