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1001 Historic Sites You Must See Before You DieMartin Luther King Jr's Birthplace
- Address: 501 Auburn Ave NE
- Vicinity: E of Boulevard NE
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1895/00/00 | A two-story frame Queen Anne style house is built for a white family at 501 Auburn Avenue. | |||||
| 1909/00/00 | Rev Adam Daniel Williams, the black pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, buys a Queen Anne style house for $3,500 as the family home with his wife Jennie Celeste and their 6 year old daughter Alberta Christine. | |||||
| 1929/01/15 | Martin Luther King Jr | Born | Martin Luther King Jr is born at his grandparents home in an upstairs bedroom at 501 Auburn Ave. | Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday | ||
| 1931/03/21 | Rev Adam Daniel Williams dies at home of a heart attack. |
| Particulars for Martin Luther King Jr's Birthplace: | |
|---|---|
| Significance | Birthplace |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Building Type | House |
| Criteria | Person |
| Architectural Style | Queen Anne Style |
| Historic Use | Single dwelling |
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