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Center Street Project Overview: Denied but Not Defeated, Center Street Legacy

Author: Madison DeShay (Iowa State University)

Abstract

The Center Street neighborhood once was a thriving section of Des Moines, one in which African Americans played important roles. It has changed dramatically during the decades since the middle of the 20th century, however, with shifts occurring among businesses as well as residents. Using information obtained through interviews with individuals who lived in the area, documents, and available artifacts, this project reconstructs the physical and social contexts of the neighborhood at earlier points and notes current conditions. Factors that contributed to great change among African Americans in the area are noted.

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How to Cite: DeShay, M. (2003) “Center Street Project Overview: Denied but Not Defeated, Center Street Legacy”, Iowa State Conference on Race and Ethnicity. 4(1).