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Janie L. Bing Rooming House, a National Historical Site anchoring the Historic Laura Street Business District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, primarily for its role as a domestic hotel for people of color during the period of segregation. The hotel operated from 1928 through 1975 with the addition of the Seminole Restaurant in 1931. The facility, which is located at 205 South Allen Street, Plant City, Florida now operates as a museum to emphasize the Plant City community’s triumph over segregation.
The museum strives to accurately preserve, interpret, and present Plant City’s African American history from an African American perspective. Exhibits, artifacts, storyboards, oral history and, and written documents help both American and international visitors better understand the experiences of African Americans during the segregation era.
~The Bing Rooming House Museum is at the forefront of diversity, thought and content here in Plant City, Florida~ and within walking distance of Plant City's Historic Downtown, New Midtown and Plant City Photo Archives & History Center.
Bing Rooming House Museum Hours of Operation Monday thru Friday 9am to 430pm.
Plant City Selfie Tour
DISCOVER PLANT CITY- There are over 25 sites, structures and businesses as it relates to African American History right here in the Greater Plant City area within a 10 square mile radius.
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Tours & Events
Take a school tour. There numerous events that take place at the Bing House Museum. Groups like MAKE Plant City, Business After Hours, local author book signings and Marshall Alumni.
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A Taste of Laura Street
FOOD~FORKS~FUN - A food tasting experience that showcases the unique entree and side dishes that made Laura Street famous. The public judges on best of class.
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Plant City MLK Fest
This Annual Festival highlights the social and economic prosperity driven by the African American Community in the Greater Plant City area and surrounding Eastern Hillsborough County.
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