Podcasts Government City of Iowa City Features The History of Tate Arms

The History of Tate Arms

Published: Feb. 22, 2021, 10 a.m.

This mini-documentary on Tate Arms explores the critical role this home played in the fight for civil rights and housing equality in our community. Learn about Iowa City's first rooming house built expressly for Black tenants, by a Black owner. Watch the program and learn about the people who helped provide housing for African American workers and students at the University of Iowa during a time of discrimination.

This video is a collaboration of the Iowa City Office of Equity and Human Rights, The Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission, Friends of Historic Preservation, and City Channel 4.