"To preserve the clubhouse is a no-brainer. It's history. Plain and simple. Period. History." - Sylvia Hicks, former chairperson of the Preserve Shady Rest Committee.
"The funding awarded is part of a current $3 million grant to preserve 30 sites across the United States significant to Black history, highlighting the urgent need for preservation efforts." - Brent Leggs, executive director of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund.
"Through the decades, Shady Rest served as a retreat for sports and leisure, hosting legends like John Shippen Jr. and Althea Gibson, while also becoming a lively entertainment hotspot with its Villa Casanova club." - Article summary on the club's historical significance.
"Founded in 2013, the Preserve Shady Rest Committee has worked diligently to address the extensive repair list, marking a community commitment to honor and maintain this historic site." - Overview of Preserve Shady Rest Committee efforts.
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