Protecting History From New Development

"Eight years after the city created a historic district [around the The Tenth Street community] to preserve the area settled by freed slaves, [Rev.] Barnett and many others are concerned that little has been done. Empty lots sit vacant on each street. Dilapidated houses have been demolished instead of fixed up. Most of what's left is run down. Community leaders fear that an important piece of history will be lost to new development. Mr. Barnett, who serves on the city's Landmark Commission, said he is trying to save the area before it is too late." Revitalization efforts in the area have faced several recent setbacks.

Thanks to Christian Peralta