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 [Restoration of the Renaissance Building in Grove Hall] Original Airdate: 3/12/1990 Length: 00:03:02 Item Type: newstape - edited story master Go to full description for this item. Description : Abstract Marcus Jones reports on the competion of renovations at the Renaissance Building in the Grove Hall district of Roxbury. Jones notes that the project was funded with money from the city's only minority-owned bank, and that the project was overseen by minority architects and contractors. Jones adds that the building is a cornerstone of the Grove Hall revitalization effort. Jones' report includes footage from a gathering to celebrate the completion of the restorations. A crowd stands outside of the building. Virginia Morrison (Neighborhood Development Corporation of Grove Hall) and Don Muhammad (Muhammad's Mosque) address the crowd. Muhammad says that gang activity will decline as more renovation takes place in the neighborhood. Jones interviews Trevor Blake (TTB Construction Inc.) and Ernest Scott (businessman) about the renovations. Blake talks about the challenges faced by minority businesses and contractors. Scott says that renovations and increased foot traffic will force the drug trade out of the area. Jones reports that the city of Boston has committed an additional $50,000 to the Grove Hall revitalization effort. Contributor : Reporter Marcus Jones
Subject : Keywords African American businesspeople Buildings - Repair and reconstruction City planning Housing Subject : Personal Names Blake, Trevor Jones, Marcus Morrison, Virginia Muhammad, Don Scott, Ernest Subject : Geographic Locations Roxbury (Boston, Mass.) Type : Genre News - Television |
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