Record #:

9883

Author(s):

Pittard, Janet C.

Abstract:

Almost two decades ago West Jefferson was a city in decline with empty storefronts and deteriorating buildings. Pittard discusses how the town has begun to revitalize itself, beginning with the transformation of a grave pit into BackStreet Park.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 75 Issue 11, Apr 2008, p84-86, 88-89, il

Subject(s):

Parks--West Jefferson; Central business districts--West Jefferson; West Jefferson--Economic conditions