There Went The Neighborhood - Audio Interview: Robert Allen
Robert Allen attended Jones School from kindergarten through sixth grade in the 1950s. He remembers walking to school along Beakes Street and playing softball on the playground, with custodian Waltstine Perry as pitcher. He never had a Black teacher in the Ann Arbor Public Schools.
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Aerial View Of North Central Ann Arbor, April 2023 Photographer: Aerial Associates

Year:
2023
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Aerial Photograph of the Proposed Urban Renewal Area in North Central Ann Arbor, March 1956

Year:
1956
Ann Arbor News, March 22, 1956
Caption:
Pictured in the News aerial photograph is the 75-acre area on Ann Arbor's north side which the city is considering as the site for a major redevelopment project. The solid white lines enclose the 48-acre tract originally proposed for redevelopment. The broke white lines enclose additional tracts added to the project by City Council action Monday. The extreme western portion of the area (left side of picture) is not shown. Major boundaries of the total 75-acre piece includes E. Ann St., N. Fourth Ave., Catherine St., N. Division St., Beakes St., Depot St., the Ann Arbor Railroad line, Felch St., N. Ashley St., Miller Ave. and N. Main St. Prominent in the foreground of the photo is the new Courthouse. First step in the proposed redevelopment program will be the city's application for a $38,000 federal planning loan. With the money it will be determined which structures with the area need to be demolished, which ones moved, what changes may be required in street routes and what other changes are necessary to redevelop the area. Total cost of the project has been estimated at more than $3,500,000.
Map of Model Cities Neighborhood, June 1970 Photographer: Jack Stubbs

Year:
1970
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Map of Model Cities Neighborhood Being Displayed, June 1970 Photographer: Jack Stubbs

Year:
1970
Ann Arbor News, May 17, 1970
Caption:
The Neighborhood: This map shows the Model Cities Neighborhood with an estimated population in the 4,000 to 4,500 range. Millions of dollars could be poured into the area during the next few years to upgrade it physically and to help residents economically through employment projects. The program is expected to last about five years. A controversy now rages over the Packard-to-Beakes bypass route, with Model Cities representatives objecting to the northern end which would turn Kingsley and Beakes into major thoroughfares and divide the Model Neighborhood. An alternative suggested by Model Cities would be to follow the route of the Ann Arbor Railroad tracks to connect with Main St. near Depot.
Map of Proposed Packard-Beakes Bypass, February 1972 Photographer: Eck Stanger

Year:
1972
Ann Arbor News, February 1, 1972
Caption:
Packard-Beakes Route: This map focuses on the center of the controversial Packard-Beakes bypass, which was approved by City Council last night. It shows the northerly connection with Beakes and Kingsley as one-way pairs, Beakes handling inbound traffic and Kingsley the outbound motorists. Beakes and Kingsley would connect with Ashley and First (at left) which would then connect with Packard south of the Man St. business district. Arrows on the map indicate the traffic pattern which will result when--and if--the bypass is completed. The dotted-in diagram in the upper half of the map is the proposed alternative bypass route proposed by the Model Cities Policy Board, a routing termed too expensive by city officials. The route which was approved was first proposed six years ago. (Story on Page 1)
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AACHM Oral History: Don Simons
Donald L. Simons was born in 1943 and he grew up on Fuller Street in Ann Arbor. He attended Jones School, Ann Arbor High, and Eastern Michigan University. He was a starting football halfback and basketball co-captain in high school, and was recognized as athlete of the month. Mr. Simons recalls segregation and several incidents of discrimination in Ann Arbor. He is proud of his family, his work coaching at the Maxey Boys' Training School and Boysville, and co-hosting the annual neighborhood picnic for 25 years.
Nancy B. Anthony Exchanges Tea for Toys in Preparation for the Ann Arbor Community Center to Host Bethel Toy Club's Annual Event, October 1967 Photographer: Duane Scheel

Year:
1967
Ann Arbor News, October 26, 1967
Caption:
Lisa Scott (right), daughter of Mrs. Elaine Scott of Beakes Street, and Susan Anthony exchange a cup of tea for a toy from Susan's foster mother, Mrs. Nancy B. Anthony of East Kingsley Street. The scene will be re-created en masse Sunday when the Bethel Toy Club holds its annual Tea for Toys at the Ann Arbor Community Center from 4 to 6 p.m. Interested persons may contribute toys for distribution at a Christmas party on Dec. 19.
Let's Take A Look At Urban Renewal

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Students Offer Plan For North-Central Area

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