Timeline: 1914
Dr. Rowen was the first Black doctor in Champaign-Urbana. His office was located at 50 North Walnut, Champaign, IL. He, his wife Frances E. Rowen, and daughter lived at 50 East Healey, Champaign. He retired in 1929.
Gamma Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority charted at the University of Illinois (3rd chapter in the US). Their house is listed as being at 904 Stoughton in Urbana in the 1928 directory.
Joseph F. Nelson opened a grocery store at 36 N. Hickory and moved the store to 607 N. Hickory Street in 1906. He was a former porter, clerk, and Turn-key at the Champaign County Jail.
Rev. John Rivers operated Rivers & Hill Grocery at 509 N. Popular, Champaign.
December: The Majestic Theater at 79 E. Main Street became the first and only African American owned theater in Champaign-Urbana.
