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Group Seeks to Preserve Langston Hughes’ Home

In Arts, Culture & Leisure posted by TD Staff

The Fairfax Renaissance Development Corp. says options include renovating it into a residence or restoring it to create a Hughes museum.

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The 2 1/2-story, wood-frame house was sold at a sheriff’s auction in February. It was transferred to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which sold it to the group for $100.



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