HISTORICAL FOUNDATION OF ABERDEEN GARDENS INC

HAMPTON, VA

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Aberdeen Gardens Inc. is a historic neighborhood situated in Hampton, Virginia. It was established in 1934 by the Federal Government as one of the nation's first African American planned communities under President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal program. The community was built to provide affordable housing and employment opportunities for African American families, who were previously denied access to such resources due to discrimination and segregation.

Aberdeen Gardens Inc. was designed by prominent African American architect, Hilyard R. Robinson, and was constructed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and the Public Works Administration (PWA). The community was named after Aberdeen, Scotland, in honor of the Scottish heritage of many of the area's residents.

The community was home to approximately 600 families during its heyday and boasted a community center, a swimming pool, a library, and a school, among other amenities. Aberdeen Gardens Inc. served as a model for other African American communities across the country and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Today, Aberdeen Gardens Inc. is a living testament to the legacy of African American resilience and determination in the face of adversity. The community remains a vibrant and diverse neighborhood, where residents continue to celebrate its rich history and cultural heritage.

HISTORICAL FOUNDATION OF ABERDEEN GARDENS INC is a History Museum in HAMPTON VA. US MID #8405100887

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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HISTORICAL FOUNDATION OF ABERDEEN GARDENS INC
PO BOX 9524
HAMPTON
VA
23670-0524

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MID # 8405100887
Name HISTORICAL FOUNDATION OF ABERDEEN GARDENS INC
Alternate Name
Classification History Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 541976526
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 37.018027, -76.403792
CODES FIPS State Code: 51
FIPS County Code: 650
US Census Tract: 010501
US Census Block: 2005