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Title
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Town Topic--Across the Great Divide
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Description
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Article about the improvements and lingering stigma of the Troost Avenue as a boundary line for the east part of town's racial, socioeconomic, and crime problems, despite revived businesses in the corridor, roughly between 47th, Main, 75th, and Prospect Avenues.
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Date
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1999-02
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Object Type
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Magazine Article
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Title
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The Trouble With Troost
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Description
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Despite the title, the focus of the article is the resurgence of Troost Avenue over the last decade. While Troost was a thriving commercial and residential corridor in the early 20th century, by the 1960s it had become blighted and came to epitomize the decline of the inner city and race relations in Kansas City. In recent years, however, various neighborhood groups, entrepreneurs, organizations and community leaders have worked toward revitalizing the corridor. The article spotlights the redevelopment efforts of several of these groups.
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Date
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2007-08
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Object Type
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Magazine Article
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Title
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Chasing the Devil Down Troost
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Description
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Article about Reverend John Birmingham and his followers in their crusade to stop vice and promote family values along Troost Avenue, especially drinking and "lewd" dancing, such as found at the Yum Yum Lounge at 3223 Troost Avenue.
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Date
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1982-05
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Object Type
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Magazine Article
