Former Columbus music academy recognized on National Register of Historic Places
Megan Henry
A former music academy in Columbus' historic Black neighborhood of King-Lincoln Bronzeville has been recognized on the National Register of Historic Places, according to Columbus Landmarks.
The Vincent Walters Music Academy was located in a home at 225 North Monroe Ave. in King-Lincoln Bronzeville. It was established in 1942 by Vincent Rodgers Walters, a graduate of Central High School who attended Virginia State and Ohio State universities. Walters, who married Modestine Brown in May 1948, operated the music academy for decades.
“The legacy of the music academy is able to live on because of years of the work, perseverance, and dedication of (current owner) Jodi Spencer to save the building,” said Rebecca F. Kemper, CEO of Columbus Landmarks. "This history needs to be remembered and shared in place."
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the nation’s historic places worthy of preservation.
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