A Chance to Cooperate
1945
Article from Greenbelt Cooperator
Urban Renewal in Lakeland
Citys Birth
Facts around the inclusion of Lakeland in the new municipality of College Park foreshadowed the relationship between Lakelanders and their government. Community members were overwhelmingly apposed to becoming part of the new opposed to being included in the municipality. They feared the new power would be used to destroy their community. These items from the archive help tell that story.
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includes dates: 1945 - 1970
Negro Section Opposes Incorporation Plan
1945
The Baltimore Sun February 27, 1945 Page 15 Lakelanders represented by Washington Attorney, Charles Houston to oppose inclusion in incorporation as part of municipality. Said tax burden would be difficult for residents due to their low income.
City’s Report on Incorporation
1970
History and Development of the City of College Park, The First Twenty-Five Years of the city of College Park 1945-1960