Tookes House, Historic house in Tallahassee, Florida.
The Tookes House at 412 West Virginia Street features eleven bedrooms spread across multiple additions completed between 1948 and 1971.
Dorothy Nash Tookes established this residence as a hotel in 1948 to provide accommodation for Black visitors during the period of racial segregation.
The National Register of Historic Places listed this property in 2001 for its role in documenting social changes and civil rights in Tallahassee.
The property maintains its original structure at the intersection of West Virginia Street, serving as a testament to mid-20th century architecture.
Dorothy Nash Tookes, the first certified teacher in Leon County, transformed her residence into a vital establishment for Black travelers.
Location: Florida
GPS coordinates: 30.44556,-84.28639
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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