A special dedication Saturday honored one of the men who helped build the city.
Community members gathered on the Northside as the city dedicated a portion of Blossom Drive to Walter H. Matthews.
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The Edward Waters College alum is the first African-American contractor bonded to work for the city.
Among his achievements is building fire station number 36 in the 1960s which is still in use today.
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His family told Action News they hope Saturday’s dedication will inspire good works in a community riddled with crime.