Gary's Central Business Community - Brossura

Millender, Dharathula

Brossura

ISBN 10: 073852347X ISBN 13: 9780738523477

Casa editrice: Arcadia Pub, 2003

Riassunto

America's famous steel mill town, Gary, Indiana, was created by U.S. Steel Corporation in 1906. The city quickly developed as a diverse labor pool was drawn to the area by the promise of steady work and greater opportunities. This diversity created distinct neighborhoods and cultural centers, but also brought about a conspicuously segregated Gary. Wealthy steel mill executives plotted the north side of Gary, while newly arriving laborers were relegated to an area south of Ninth Avenue known as the "Patch." Soon, however, African-American leaders organized the "Central District," a city within a city for themselves with desirable housing, good schools, and active clubs and community organizations.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Arcadia Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 073852347X
• ISBN 13: 9780738523477
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 128