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June 2, 1940
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Decatur's colored slum clearance project to be named Allen Augustus Wilson Terrace in honor of the late Rev. Wilson, a 23-year civic leader and Herring Street School principal who died in 1929. Name selected after suggestions at May 30 school graduation; construction to begin soon.
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Decatur Project To Be Named After Rev. Wilson
Decatur's colored slum clearance project will be named the Allen Augustus Wilson Terrace in honor of the deceased minister, civic leader and principal of Herring Street School, it was announced Saturday. Selection of the name of the project on which construction will begin at an early date came after submission of several names at the Thursday night, May 30, Herring Street School, graduation exercises. The Decatur Housing Authority contacted the colored citizenry for a name for the project.
Rev. Mr. Wilson served as a Decatur leader for 23 years, passing on August 7, 1929.
Decatur's colored slum clearance project will be named the Allen Augustus Wilson Terrace in honor of the deceased minister, civic leader and principal of Herring Street School, it was announced Saturday. Selection of the name of the project on which construction will begin at an early date came after submission of several names at the Thursday night, May 30, Herring Street School, graduation exercises. The Decatur Housing Authority contacted the colored citizenry for a name for the project.
Rev. Mr. Wilson served as a Decatur leader for 23 years, passing on August 7, 1929.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Slum Clearance
Housing Project
Rev Wilson
Decatur
Colored Community
Civic Leader
What entities or persons were involved?
Allen Augustus Wilson
Where did it happen?
Decatur
Story Details
Key Persons
Allen Augustus Wilson
Location
Decatur
Event Date
May 30 (Thursday Night); Announced Saturday; Wilson Died August 7, 1929
Story Details
Decatur Housing Authority names slum clearance project after Rev. Wilson following community suggestions at Herring Street School graduation; honors his 23 years as minister, civic leader, and principal.