|
|
| Re: May 11, 1975. . .Try a new a new theory (429786) | |||
 |
|||
| Home > SubChat | |||
|
[ Read Responses | Post a New Response | Return to the Index ] |
|
||
|
Re: May 11, 1975. . .Try a new a new theory |
|
|
Posted by Chris R16/R2730 on Mon May 14 11:27:55 2007, in response to Re: May 11, 1975. . .Try a new a new theory, posted by MJF on Mon May 14 09:50:24 2007. No one in their right mind bought the idea that getting rid of an el would speed up construction of it's replacement subway. Cynicism was already a powerful force by 1970. I often wonder if the demolition of this el was DESIGNED to destroy Jamaica and force it's shoppers elsewhere, like Green Acres, which had a brand new Macy's IIRC. Racism also played a minor role, IMHO. Jamaica became more and more black through the 1960's. When I was little, trips to Jamaica consisted of my only personal interaction with black people, until I went to junior high. |
|
|
|