Frenchtown in Tallahassee in Leon County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
James and Dorothy Tookes House
also known as Tookes Hotel
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 14, 2023
1. James and Dorothy Tookes House Marker
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
c. 1916
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Architecture • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 30° 26.754′ N, 84° 17.18′ W. Marker is in Tallahassee, Florida, in Leon County. It is in Frenchtown. Marker is on West Virginia Street just west of North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located beside the sidewalk, directly in front of the subject house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 412 West Virginia Street, Tallahassee FL 32301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Commerce and Community (within shouting distance of this marker); Greater Frenchtown (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frenchtown Had It All (about 600 feet away); Dream Builders (about 700 feet away); Homes and Businesses (about 700 feet away); Stately Homes and Pioneering Spirits (about 700 feet away); Lincoln High Our Alma Mater
this page online
Regarding James and Dorothy Tookes House. National Register of Historic Places #01000004.
From the National Register Nomination:
The property deed between James Tookes and James W. Ferrell, dated June 8, 1914, indicates Tookes agreed to pay Ferrell $700 (Leon County: 1914). The price indicates a building was already on the lot since vacant lots were selling for much less than that amount. The earliest Sanborn map confirms a house was on the property in 1916. On the west elevation a northern extension was added in 1948 for visitor accommodations that projects from the wall of the main house. A southerly facing side porch with a door is located halfway back along the elevation.
Also see . . .
1. Tookes House. Wikipedia entry:
Excerpt:
The Tookes House/Tookes Hotel is an historic 11 bedroom home. On January 26, 2001, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The Tookes Hotel (also referred to as Tookes Villa) was founded in 1948 by Dorothy Nash Tookes to accommodate black visitors to Tallahassee who could not(Submitted on July 23, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)seek lodging at other segregated establishments. Four rooms were added in 1948, two in the early 1950s and three in 1971.via NPS, unknown2. Tookes HouseNational Register of Historic Places Registration Form
at NPGallery Digital Asset Management System
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2. Tookes Hotel — National Historic Register. Facebook entry (Submitted on July 23, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 14, 2023
3. James and Dorothy Tookes House Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 14, 2023
4. Tookes House (southeast elevation)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 14, 2023
5. Tookes House (south/front elevation)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 14, 2023
6. Tookes House (southwest elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 23, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2. submitted on July 25, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 23, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
