The story
America's first female self-made millionaire built this 34-room mansion as a symbol of Black achievement.
Everything that was here
- 1918–1919
Villa Lewaro (Madam C.J. Walker Estate)Historic Estate
America's first female self-made millionaire built this 34-room mansion as a symbol of Black achievement.
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