National Register nomination for James Taylor-Jacob School neighborhood
Summary
A 125-acre historically Black neighborhood near Prospect is headed toward the National Register of Historic Places. Listing opens doors for property owners to use historic tax credits, and the hearing surfaced community concerns about getting the history — including the role of Black parents and the Black Masonic lodge — told accurately.
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Last discussed May 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
National Register listing can unlock historic tax credits for property owners, though it does not by itself regulate what owners do with their buildings.
Neighborhood property owners, especially the Jacob School restoration project, which is already pursuing tax credits and grants.
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