National Register of Historic Places

Well'sbuilt Hotel

Orlando, Orange County, Florida
Listed
February 4, 2000
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
00000006

About this property

The Wells'Built Museum is an African American history museum in the former Wells'Built Hotel (or Wells' Built Hotel) in Orlando, Florida, United States, that is now an African-American museum. It is located in the center of Orlando's historic Parramore district, at 511 West South Street. Dr. William Monroe Wells built the hotel, and a nearby entertainment venue, for African Americans visiting Orlando. During the segregation era, this hotel served as host to several now-famous African-American performers. On February 4, 2000, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Location

511 W. South St.
Orlando, Orange County, Florida
28.53838, -81.38556

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Griffin Park Historic District
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Tinker Building
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Orlando Utilities Commission Administration Building
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When was Well'sbuilt Hotel listed on the National Register?

Well'sbuilt Hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 4, 2000.

What type of historic resource is Well'sbuilt Hotel?

Well'sbuilt Hotel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Well'sbuilt Hotel?

The period of significance for Well'sbuilt Hotel is recorded as the industrial era.

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