Early owners of 1239 Druid Hill Avenue included Charles C. Cook and Herman S. Platt (mentioned here). The building served as legal offices for Juanita Jackson Mitchell and Clarence M. Mitchell as well as meeting space for the Baltimore chapter of the NAACP and, later, offices for the Lillie Mae Carroll Jackson Museums. The building has been vacant for a number of years and has suffered from significant neglect.
Timeline
| Headline | Date |
|---|---|
| Druid Hill Avenue renamed from Ross Street | |
| Dr. Charles C. Cook died | July 1949 (12? or 19?) |
| Clarence and Juanita Jackson Mitchell move to 1300 block Druid Hill Avenue | 1940s |
| Lillie M. Jackson and Juanita J. Mitchell purchase 1239 Druid Hill Avenue | 1950 |
| NAACP offices move to 1234 Druid Hill Avenue | 1950s |
| Break-in at offices | December 3, 1967 |
| Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. dies | 1984 |
| Juanita Jackson Mitchell dies | 1992 |
| Building stabilization begins | 2017 |
Chain of Title
| Seller | Buyer | Deed | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MITCHELL, CLARENCE M. MITCHELL, JUANITA J. | 06/19/1964 | |||
| State Mutual Building Association | Lillie M. Jackson and Juanita J. Mitchell (Purchased along with 1324 McCulloh Street) | JFC / 1645 / 430 | 2/17/1964 | |
| Maryland Trust Company / Charles C. Cook | / (Bought at auction?) | MLP / 8109 / 465 | June 1, 1950 | $14,325 |
| Herman S. Platt et al (Herman S. Platt and William B. Platt) | Charles C. Cook | JB / 1338 / 456 | February 18, 1891 |
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