Early Basketball Venue, True Reformer’s Hall In D.C., 105 Years Old

On July 21, 2008, in Business, Community, Culture, History, Motivation, Premium, Race, by Black Fives

The building’s gymnasium was the site of many early games between African American basketball teams, including the Washington 12 Streeters led by Edwin B. Henderson.

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