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Neighborhood of Miami in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
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Overtown is a historically African-American neighborhood located just north of downtown Miami and is considered part of Miami's Central District. It is also Miami’s poorest neighborhood. The majority of its residents (75%) are African-Americans, though the White and Hispanic population has been increasing. The town was formed because of Jim Crow laws restricting where African-Americans could live.
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Built by Geder Walker, this theater was opened in 1913 and was a major African-American entertainment destination until the 1960s. Performers from Count Basie to BB King to Aretha Franklin have performed there. Do not enter, this place is gated off and it does not function as a theater any longer.
Home of the first African-American millionaire in Miami. It is a private home, so don't expect to get a tour of the place.
Used from 1950 to 1962, when the Precinct was finally integrated with the main police station.
Overtown is accessible by Metrorail at the Overtown station from Downtown Miami, as well as the School Board station on the Metromover.
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