The History of Tate Arms
Recorded: February 22, 2021
Runtime: 00:10:46
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As part of the City's Black History Month programming, this mini-documentary on the Iowa Federation Home shares the story of the historic house on Iowa Avenue. During a time of racial discrimination and housing segregation in Iowa City and at the University of Iowa, learn how the Iowa Federation Home served as a refuge for African American students. Watch the program and learn about the people who fought for civil rights and housing equality in our community.
This video is a collaboration of the Iowa City Office of Equity and Human Rights, The Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission, Friends of Historic Preservation, and City Channel 4.