"This work represents a significant step in making sure that the Hunterfly Road Houses are here for generations to come," said Dr. Raymond Codrington, president and CEO of Weeksville Heritage Center. "These houses embody the distinct history of freedom and self-determination that the founders of Weeksville used to build this community. Today we honor the people and effort it took to build and then preserve these houses while we also look forward to the future of Weeksville Heritage Center and our community."
The DDC, overseeing the project for the DCLA, said it will restore the exterior of the landmark houses, built in the 1800s in what is today Crown Heights. Upgrades include a climate-controlled cellar, outdoor lighting, and additional improvements for the Weeksville Heritage Center, Brooklyn's largest African American cultural institution.
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