Jordan Park

Location: A Block West of 22nd Street, south of 9th Ave South

 
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  • Elder Jordan Sr. and his sons operated a bus line, opened a beach for African Americans, and constructed houses and rooming homes.

  • Jordan and his sons would built a fortress-like structure, originally a dance hall, that is now known as the Manhattan Casino.

  • In 1926 Jordan Elementary opened.

  • In 1940 construction began on Jordan Park. This would be the city’s first housing project. On April 10th, 1940, the first resident settled.