Accles, Amy
Person
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Bob Sullivan interviewed by Amy Accles, February 9, 1990
File — Digital-materials SdArch2-SET-001
Identifier: SdArch 2. File 2-3
Scope and Contents
This interview records the reflections and viewpoints of Mr. Bob Sullivan, City Planning Director [1965-Feb. 1992], on the atmosphere and condition of Court Square, Harrisonburg, Va. before and after the completion of the Valley Mall in 1978. His opinions reflect those of a long-time resident and Harrisonburg city official. Reviews the history of and city's position on the following issues: advantages and disadvantages of not having businesses centered in downtown Harrisonburg; city zoning...
Dates:
February 9, 1990
Harrisonburg Court Square oral histories
Collection
Identifier: SdArch 2
Abstract
The Harrisonburg Court Square Oral Histories, 1990, is comprised of audio recordings, interview transcripts, and background papers, documenting the impact of the construction of the Valley Mall in 1978 on downtown Harrisonburg.
Dates:
1990
Ron Short interviewed by Amy Accles, February 6, 1990
File — Digital-materials SdArch2-SET-001
Identifier: SdArch 2. File 2-2
Scope and Contents
This interview records the reflections and viewpoints of Mr. Ronn Short, former owner of Colonial Touch Bake Shop/Cafe (now out of business), on the atmosphere and condition of Court Square, Harrisonburg, Va. before and after the completion of the Valley Mall in 1978. His opinions reflect those of a long-time resident and shopper of the area; also as a former businessman. Reminisces about the small-town atmosphere of a busy centrally-locally downtown area ten to twenty years ago (ex. the...
Dates:
February 6, 1990
Terri Denton interviewed by Amy Accles, February 7, 1990
File — Digital-materials SdArch2-SET-001
Identifier: SdArch 2. File 2-4
Scope and Contents
This interview records the reflections and viewpoints of Ms. Terri Denton, manager of a locally-run family-owned business, Denton's Furniture, on the atmosphere and condition of Court Square, Harrisonburg, Va. before and after the completion of the Valley Mall in 1978. [Note: Denton's Furniture went out of business in 1991]. Her opinions reflect those of a long-time resident and merchant of the area. Reviews a brief history of the family business, first begun in 1878, with mention of various...
Dates:
February 7, 1990
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