Established in 1892, Douglass High School educated the black youth of the Huntington community until schools were integrated in 1961. In 1985, the building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Falling into disrepair over subsequent years, The Douglass Center project began in 1998 to save this community landmark through new uses. A complete restoration and adaptive reuse overhauled all aspects of the building in 1998. The exterior received new energy efficient windows, new roof and masonry restoration. The interior was renovated and now houses offices, medical outpatient facilities for Ebenezer Medical Outreach and classrooms.