WEDU Documentaries
Central Avenue Remembered
Special | 28m 19sVideo has Closed Captions
Explore the history of Tampa's Central Avenue as a destination for black businesses.
This WEDU PBS original documentary explores the history of Tampa's Central Avenue as a destination for black businesses. During its hey-day between 1930-1960, many important figures appeared on Central Avenue; Hank Ballard (co-creator of “The Twist”), Butterfly McQueen (“Gone With the Wind”) and Ray Charles to name a few.
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WEDU Documentaries is a local public television program presented by WEDU
WEDU Documentaries
Central Avenue Remembered
Special | 28m 19sVideo has Closed Captions
This WEDU PBS original documentary explores the history of Tampa's Central Avenue as a destination for black businesses. During its hey-day between 1930-1960, many important figures appeared on Central Avenue; Hank Ballard (co-creator of “The Twist”), Butterfly McQueen (“Gone With the Wind”) and Ray Charles to name a few.
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