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is a small house loaded with historical significance. Built in
the 1920's, it was both home and office of Dr. Lucius Alston,
the first African-American doctor to practice in Mesa. During an
era of segregation, Dr. Alston and his wife, Velma, a nurse,
treated members of the African-American, Hispanic, and American
Indian communities. The City of Mesa acquired the house in 2007
from Valley of the Sun Habitat for Humanity in a swap of land
parcels. When the Alston House project is completed, the house
will be leased to the Mesa Association of Hispanic Citizens and
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee for office and
community space.
Article:
Restored Alston House to be Mesa civil rights 'beacon' (www.azcentral.com)
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