On
the edge of the Belle Grove Historic District is a private
residence now known as the Alfonso Trent House. In World
War I days, it was the boyhood home of the famed black musician
and bandleader who reached his peak in the 20's and 30's.
Trent's group played in big-city nightspots and was reportedly
the first black band to play on nationwide radio.
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On
the edge of the Belle Grove Historic District is a private
residence now known as the Alfonso Trent House. In World
War I days, it was the boyhood home of the famed black musician
and bandleader who reached his peak in the 20's and 30's.
Trent's group played in big-city nightspots and was reportedly
the first black band to play on nationwide radio. 
