Summary: The Mims House, Eugene’s first black-owned property, was run by C.B. and Annie Mims. In the ‘50s and ‘60s, it served as a safe harbor and boarding house for African-American travelers who were unwelcome at many hotels. We hear more about its history and its current role in the Eugene community from Nisha Burton, who recently made a short film about the Mims House for Oregon Humanities.
