Main Street America
Special | 57mVideo has Closed Captions
Main Street America looks at revitalization projects in four cities, including Akron.
Fifty years ago, downtowns across America were thriving centers of activity, a mix of small businesses, residents and industry. But by the 1950s, main streets began to erode into a collection of failed businesses and abandoned buildings. Main Street America looks at revitalization projects in four cities, including Akron, to see once-decayed Main Streets in various stages of revitalization.
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PBS Western Reserve Specials is a local public television program presented by WNEO
Main Street America
Special | 57mVideo has Closed Captions
Fifty years ago, downtowns across America were thriving centers of activity, a mix of small businesses, residents and industry. But by the 1950s, main streets began to erode into a collection of failed businesses and abandoned buildings. Main Street America looks at revitalization projects in four cities, including Akron, to see once-decayed Main Streets in various stages of revitalization.
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