Midwood Park Project
Title
Midwood Park Project
Description
The creation of a neighborhood park was one of the first instances of community activism in Plaza Midwood.
Contributor
Jennifer Welborn
Collection Items
Proposed Plaza Midwood Park Speech
Maurice A. Weinstein gave a speech on WBT Radio in favor of the Midwood Park Project. This is a transcript of his speech.
Midwood Park Plan
This is the proposed plan for Midwood Park. The park plan includes plans for a basketball court, nature trails, and picnic shelters among other amenities.
Permit to Solicit Funds
The Midwood Men's Association applied for and received a permit to solicit funds for the creation of Midwood Park.
Midwood Park Shows Us How news clipping
The Midwood area did not have a neighborhood park, so the Midwood Men's Club worked to create one. This drive to raise money and get support from the city is one of the early examples of community activism in the neighborhood.