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Bobby's Happy House Records (former)

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The first black-owned business opened on 125th street after WWII

Place Details

Borough : Manhattan
Neighborhood : Central Harlem
Commercial, Historic Site & Museum

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* Bobby's Happy House Records closed in February 2008 when the building that housed the shop was sold.



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Cassandra-Meroe Wimbs

Bobby was the first African American to be able to open a business in the 125th Street area right after WWII.


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