Coleman Industrial Home for Colored Boys

Dates:

Established - 1907

Closed - 1943-1947

Locations:

1st site - 2816 Wylie Avenue

2nd site - 1721 Bedford Avenue

3rd site - 2500 Breckenridge Street

4th site - 3046 Center Avenue

Also Known As:

Founder:

Mr. Samuel A. Coleman

Mrs. Luella Coleman

Sponsoring Agency:

Notes:

Mrs. Coleman died on July 16, 1917.

Location of Records:

Unknown

Sources:

PA Department Vertical Files (Orphanages)

Pittsburgh Photographic Library (Social Services - 1)

1933 Directory of Social Agencies **(r361 D62)**

1943 Directory of Social Resources **(r361 D62)**