Madame C.J. Walker Home for Girls and Women

The Madame C.J. Walker Home for Girls and Women was named after Madam C. J. Walker (1867–1919), an African American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and activist; and the first female self-made millionaire in the United States. From 1921 to 1972, the building housed a community and social services program for single African American woman new to San Francisco, who were not eligible to use the services at the YWCA. During World War II, the Walker Home became a vital part of the community, supporting an influx of population growth of African Americans moving to the area. In 1972, the program was moved to Hayes Street and the building was sold as a private residence. == See also ==