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Alvarez High School
When and why was Alvarez High School built on the site? How did local residents respond to the City’s decision to build on this site and what is the response now?
Murphy-Trainor and J.T. Owens Parks
What is the history of the Murphy-Trainor Memorial Park (dedicated 1994) and the J.T. Owens Park? How and why were they created?
Gorham Unions
Did Gorham employees ever unionize? Ever attempt to?
Native History and Mashapaug
In the 1930s, a gathering of several indigenous groups (Narragansett, Nip-muck, Wampanoag, Passamaquoddy, Penobscot, Misquamicut, Niantic) occurred at Mashapaug Pond. Why did they gather and what was the outcome?
Demographics of Reservoir Triangle
On the east side of the Pond is Crescent Street neighborhood (bounded by Crescent, Adelaide and Reservoir). How has this residential area changed over time, in terms of demographics (owners/renters; occupations of workers; race/ethnic background of…
Community Awareness Raising
In what ways have community activists tried to call attention to environmental concerns at the Gorham site?
The Church of the Nazarene First
What is the history of the Church of the Nazarene First (170 Reservoir Ave)? Is it the only church to occupy this site? What is its role in the neighborhood?