The Richard King Mellon Foundation announced Monday that it is granting a $ 500,000 grant to restore the home of the National Negro Opera Company in Homewood. The building, which was once a national landmark, has been vacant for 50 years and is about to collapse. “This property was once the center of black culture in Pittsburgh and a national artistic destination,” said Sam Reiman, director of the Richard King Mellon Foundation, in a press release. “The National Negro Opera Company – the nation’s first permanent African American opera company – called it home. And it was a safe home for great musicians like Cab Calloway, Lena Horne and Duke Ellington, as well as athletes like heavyweight champion Joe Louis and our own Roberto Clemente. “The house was added to America’s Most Most Endangered Historic Places list in 2020. Related Video: Homewood House Named America’s Most Endangered Historic Places List, According to the National Negro Opera Company House website, they are planning to restore the structure The Richard King Mellon Foundation hopes your donation will inspire other Pittsburgh community leaders and leaders across the country to support efforts to restore the building.
PITTSBURGH –
The Richard King Mellon Foundation announced Monday that it is granting a $ 500,000 grant to restore the home of the National Negro Opera Company in Homewood.
The building, which was once a national landmark, has been vacant for 50 years and is about to collapse.
“This property was once the center of black culture in Pittsburgh and a national artistic destination,” said Sam Reiman, director of the Richard King Mellon Foundation, in a press release. “The National Negro Opera Company – the nation’s first permanent African American opera company – called it home. And it was a safe home for great musicians like Cab Calloway, Lena Horne and Duke Ellington, as well as athletes like heavyweight champion Joe Louis and our own Roberto Clemente. “
The house was added to the newest list of America’s Most Endangered Historic Places in 2020.
Similar video: Homewood House on America’s Most Endangered Historic Places list
According to the National Negro Opera Company House website, they plan to restore the structure and convert it into an audio museum and rental space.
The Richard King Mellon Foundation hopes your donation will inspire other community leaders and community leaders in Pittsburgh across the country to support efforts to restore the building.
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