HIGH POINT, N.C. -- High Point leaders and volunteers are working to spruce up the childhood home of jazz legend John Coltrane.
- The home dates back to the 1930s, but it's till in good condition
- Organizers say the goal is to educate the community on Coltrane's early life and recognize his family's contributions to the city
- Officials plan is to register the home locally and nationally as a historic place
The home dates back to the 1930s, but it's till in good condition.
Organizers say the goal is to educate the community on Coltrane's early life and recognize his family's contributions to the city's African American community.
"This is like a gem in the African American community," said Project Oversight Committee co-chair Phyllis Bridges. "This is a gem in the City of High Point. This house has a lot of history pertaining to Coltrane's family and how his upbringing, just in this house, influenced his music."
Officials plan is to register the home locally and nationally as a historic place.