WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Restoration is underway at the historic Roosevelt High site, paving the way for a 2028 opening of the county’s new African American Museum and Research Library.
The 37,000-square-foot facility will be constructed on the historic grounds of Roosevelt High School at 1601 N. Tamarind Avenue. The project, led by the Community Foundation in collaboration with county and school district officials, follows an engagement process involving town halls and surveys to ensure the space reflects the community.
President & CEO of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Marin Counties, Danita DeHaney, spoke about the importance of the project:…