Petition to Charlottesville City Council, 1966

Access and use

Location of collection:
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
200 Second Street, NE
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (434) 296-1492

Summary

Extent:
1 folder
Creator:
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This is a petition to the Charlottesville city council requesting a referendum on the application of the Redevelopment and Housing Authority to approve a low-rent housing project on the Ridge Street-Raymond Road site.

Biographical / historical:

The City of Charlottesville created the housing authority by voter referendum in 1954. The Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority was to clear so called blighted and slum areas of the city and operate public housing programs. The CRHA was responsible for the demolition of Vinegar Hill and the construction of public housing.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Thomas Nelson Page, 1997
Physical location:
Archive Room File
Physical description:
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