Dunbar Village West Palm Beach

About This Building

A Historical Overview of Dunbar Village 1. Establishment and Early Years - The West Palm Beach Housing Authority's Creation - The Construction of Dunbar Village in 1940 - Segregation: Designated for Black Families 2. Development and Expansion - The Original Seventeen Acres with 246 Units - Addition of an Administration Building - Growth: Community Center and Maintenance Facility 3. Evolution and Changes - Conversion of Twenty Units for Resident Services - Current Status: 226 Units Remain - Continuity: Dunbar Village as the First Public Housing in West Palm Beach