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date:Tuesday, October 14, 2008 time:11:00 AM to 4:00 PM venue:Spady Cultural Heritage Museum address:170 North West 5 Ave.  Delray Beach, FL 33444  View map from:Spady Cultural Heritage Museum

It was billed as a "home away from home" for African-American musicians, as well as chauffeurs and housekeepers who needed a place to stay during the days of segregation. Delray Beach's LaFrance Hotel certainly fit the bill. When it opened its doors in 1949, the LaFrance - on Northwest Fourth Avenue - was the only hotel for African-Americans between Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. It also became a central gathering place for the community.

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