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$11.5 million Black cultural center and museum may be coming to Sherbondy Hill
Local organizers have plans to build and open a building in Sherbondy Hill that will serve as a cultural center and museum for Black history, arts and culture. The center will cost an estimated $11.5 million and may open its doors in five to seven years.
Where is the Sherbondy Hill neighborhood?
Sherbondy Hill is located south of Highland Square and was formerly known as the Lane-Wooster neighborhood, before returning to its original name in 2017. The area has a rich history and is one of the largest Black neighborhoods in Akron.
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