Garrett's Biltmore Drugstore was more than a place to fill perscriptions. Filled with daily essentials and a soda fountain where Hayti would gather for ice creams and milkshakes, the Drugstore was a central place in the community and the location for many events and gatherings.
One of the last businesses to leave Hayti, Service Printing Company provided the Hayti community with printed materials of all kinds, contributing to a vibrant community of black-owned businesses.
The Regal theater was one of four Black theaters which operated in Durham's Hayti district. The Regal specialized in both live entertainment and film screenings throughout its 50 years of operation.
This collection uncovers the history of Speights Auto in the Hayti Community in Durham, North Carolina. This business was one of many African American-owned businesses in Durham, North Carolina, displaced due to Urban renewal in the 20th century.