Architecture
The neighborhood includes the works of African American architects, including John Lankford, who was then referred to as the "dean of black architecture" and noted for the True Reformer Building at 1200 U Street NW. Other architectural designs by African Americans in the area are the Minnehaha Nickelodeon Theater by P. A. Hurlehaus, Industrial Savings Bank by Isaish T. Hatton, and Prince Hall Masonic Temple by Albery Cassell. a
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