William Monroe Trotter House
William Monroe Trotter House, Civil rights activist residence in Dorchester, Boston, United States.
The wooden two-story house with rubble granite foundation sits high on Jones Hill, offering views over Boston Bay and Blue Hills.
William Monroe Trotter lived in this residence from 1899, where he published the Boston Guardian newspaper and organized civil rights initiatives.
The house functioned as a meeting place for African American intellectuals, including W.E.B. Du Bois and members of the Niagara Movement.
The property received National Historic Landmark status in 1976 and maintains its original architectural features, including colored window panes.
From this house, Trotter led campaigns against racial discrimination, including protests against segregation policies and controversial film screenings.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 42.31306,-71.06278
Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:14
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