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Mack and Jackie Robinson Family Home
Memorial and Historical Marker
City Council
August 19, 2024
Item #13
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Background
• At request of the late Councilmember John Kennedy,
staff was asked to develop more visible memorial at site of Robinson family home where Mack & Jackie grew-up
• Staff consulted with various community stakeholders & members of the Robinson family
• On May 14 and July 9, 2024, project was presented to NW Commission & was well received by Commission
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Current Marker in Pavement
123 Pepper Street - Marker
Current Marker Between
Sidewalk & Curb
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Proposed Project
4 • Three-sided raised memorial with metal plaques
> Project designed for ADA accessibility & to withstand elements
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Proposed Project Language
5 • Plaque 1 – Language written by members of Robinson
Family to honor family matriarch Mallie Robinson & all five children – Edgar, Frank, Mack, Willa Mae & Jack
• Plaque 2 – Historical information on Mack’s & Jackie’s accomplishments
• Plaque 3 – Pictures & quotes from both Mack & Jackie
which were selected by the family
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Language for Plaque 1
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Estimated Timeline
7 Major Task Dates
Northwest Commission - Community
Presentation 5/14 & 7/9/2024
City Council 8/19/2024
Order Plaques (8 to 10 weeks) 9/9/2024
Construction start date 11/11/2024
Construction completion date 11/25/2024
Ribbon Cutting TBD