CD History-Culture

Central Area Documentary Project Association

About CADPA

We document how the Central Area from the early 1900’s became the premiere and iconic cultural center that produced internationally known leaders in business, politics, and civil rights, as well as legendary athletes, musicians and entertainers.

CADPA Projects

The CD Uncovered

The CD Uncovered is a continuing series of video interviews by former residents of the Central Area documenting their stories... 

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Generations

A CADPA & GPI TV collaboration documenting the first 100 years of the musical history of Seattle’s "Central Area"...

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Telling the Truth

Telling The Truth –‘Aaron & Elmer Dixon is a video expose about two iconic figures who implemented and organized...

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CD History+Culture

The Aaron & Elmer Dixon Story

Telling the Truth

Telling The Truth – Aaron & Elmer Dixon, is a video expose about two iconic figures who implemented and organized a grass root effort that led to the formation of Seattle’s Black Panther Chapter.

Including the implementing of the first free health clinic (Carolyn Downs) and the Panther's Feeding Program.

CD Uncovered

Central Area Pride

The CD Uncovered

The CD Uncovered is a continuing series of video interviews by former residents of the Central Area documenting their stories about growing up and living in Seattle’s Central District.

Musical History of the Central Area

Generations: Musical History of Central Area