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| − | The '''Fricker Community Center''' is a [[City of Pensacola]] community center located at 900 North [[F Street]]. | + | The '''Frank A. Fricker Community Center''' is a [[City of Pensacola]] community center located at 900 North [[F Street]]. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
In [[1936]], the City of Pensacola purchased the block bounded by [[de Soto Street|de Soto]], [[Strong Street|Strong]], [[E Street|E]], and [[F Street]]s with the intent of creating a park for African-American citizens: | In [[1936]], the City of Pensacola purchased the block bounded by [[de Soto Street|de Soto]], [[Strong Street|Strong]], [[E Street|E]], and [[F Street]]s with the intent of creating a park for African-American citizens: | ||
{{cquote|''WHEREAS, it has been thought advisable by the City Council to purchase property to be used as a recreational park for colored citizens; and whereas the City Manager has purchased Block 47 of the West King Tract from the Estate of T. A. LaFar...''|20px|20px|Resolution adopted October 20, 1936 by the Pensacola City Council}} | {{cquote|''WHEREAS, it has been thought advisable by the City Council to purchase property to be used as a recreational park for colored citizens; and whereas the City Manager has purchased Block 47 of the West King Tract from the Estate of T. A. LaFar...''|20px|20px|Resolution adopted October 20, 1936 by the Pensacola City Council}} | ||
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| + | The community center was named for [[Frank A. Fricker]] in [[1952]]. | ||
==Amenities== | ==Amenities== | ||
Revision as of 18:28, 7 August 2010
| Fricker Community Center | |
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| Type | Community center |
| Operated by | City of Pensacola |
| Location | 900 North F Street |
The Frank A. Fricker Community Center is a City of Pensacola community center located at 900 North F Street.
History
In 1936, the City of Pensacola purchased the block bounded by de Soto, Strong, E, and F Streets with the intent of creating a park for African-American citizens:
| WHEREAS, it has been thought advisable by the City Council to purchase property to be used as a recreational park for colored citizens; and whereas the City Manager has purchased Block 47 of the West King Tract from the Estate of T. A. LaFar... | ||
—Resolution adopted October 20, 1936 by the Pensacola City Council | ||
The community center was named for Frank A. Fricker in 1952.
Amenities
- Gym
- Weight Room
- Pre-School Room
- Computer Lab
- Kitchen
- Game Rooms
- Banquet Hall
