Photo Credit: The Historic Magnolia House
442 Gorrell St.
Greensboro, NC 27406
Phone: (336) 617-3382
During America’s period of segregation, The Historic Magnolia House in Greensboro, formerly known as Magnolia House Motel and Daniel D. Debutts House, accommodated traveling African Americans who were not allowed to share the same facilities as Caucasians. The property was recognized as a highly recommended place to stay in six editions of The Green Book.
The Historic Magnolia House hosted many famous guests over the years including Ray Charles, Jackie Robinson, Ike and Tina Turner, Louis Armstrong, James Brown, and James Baldwin. Today, the Historic Magnolia House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is one of very few Green Book sites to continue to operate within their historic context. The property has also been inducted into the Historic Hotels of America and is the only Green Book Hotel on the National Listing.
Boutique hotel rooms are available. The Historic Magnolia House also offers Friday night dinners and weekend brunches. Call for availability; groups welcome.
All photos are courtesy of The Historic Magnolia House
