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“They had what you call Five Row. They Reynolds built that place five houses in a row, that’s the way it got its name. If you worked there, you got free housing.” – James “Ed” Lash
ProvenanceMaterial gathered for "Spirit of Reynolda: African American Contributions, 1912-1962" exhibition at Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 1993. Image identified and copy print gifted by Eugenia Parent.
Exhibition History1993
Spirit of Reynolda: African American Contributions, 1912-1962
Reynolda House Museum of American Art
DepartmentEstate Archives
Ellis and Flora Pledger near a building in Five Row
Datecirca 1915
MediumPhotograph
DimensionsOverall 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.32 cm.)
Credit LineReynolda House Museum of American Art
CopyrightPublic Domain
Object number20-1111-01
DescriptionEllis and Flora Pledger were early residents of Five Row. “They had what you call Five Row. They Reynolds built that place five houses in a row, that’s the way it got its name. If you worked there, you got free housing.” – James “Ed” Lash
ProvenanceMaterial gathered for "Spirit of Reynolda: African American Contributions, 1912-1962" exhibition at Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 1993. Image identified and copy print gifted by Eugenia Parent.
Exhibition History1993
Spirit of Reynolda: African American Contributions, 1912-1962
Reynolda House Museum of American Art
Status
Not on viewCollections
June 26, 1980
July 29, 1980
July 2, 1980
circa 1940