A building with significant historical importance in Lexington is the new home to financial, health, and employment services in the East End. A ribbon cutting Monday attracted state and local leaders plus many community members.
Dr. Zirl Palmer, an activist in many ways, opened Lexington’s first African American-owned pharmacy at 400 East Fifth in 1961. Now, it’s officially a United Way WayPoint Center. The aim is to provide services to people living in underserved neighborhoods and communities of color. Logan Marksbury, president of the Marksbury Family Foundation, said the group’s financial gift helped prevent possible demolition.
