Well'sbuilt Hotel, Historic hotel and African-American museum in Parramore District, Orlando, United States.
The Well'sbuilt Hotel spans 6,000 square feet and contains exhibits featuring period furniture, artifacts, and memorabilia from Orlando's African-American community.
Dr. William Monroe Wells established this hotel in 1926 to provide accommodations for African-American travelers during the era of racial segregation.
The museum displays authentic guestroom settings from the 1930s, photographs, and exhibits documenting the Civil Rights Movement in Orlando.
Located at 511 West South Street, the museum opens Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM with advance tour reservations.
The hotel received notable guests including Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Jackie Robinson, and Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall during segregation.
Location: Orlando
Inception: 1926
GPS coordinates: 28.53806,-81.38583
Latest update: April 4, 2025 10:41
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