Code,457009
Interviewer,Michael Barkacs
Interviewee,Erich Hooper
Date,10/17/15
Abstract,"This interview, recorded during Prosperity Social Club's 10-year anniversary event, focuses on Erich Hooper, the owner of Hooper Farm, a neighborhood garden that works with the youth of the area. Hooper has lived in Tremont since 1966 and discusses the early days of the neighborhood, and the changes that have occurred there."
Tags,"Prosperity Social Club, Tremont"
Special Notes,Crowd noise in background.
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0,Introductions. Lived in Tremont since 1966. Growing up.
1,Going to Dempsey's for beer and being overcharged for breaking windows. The bowling league.
2,Feeling when Dempsey's sold and how he appreciates Bonnie.
3,Discusses the diversity in Tremont and how they mixed in bars.
4,Played soccer (football) and was a soccer mascot.
5,Dennis Kucinich chased him after he stole apples out of his yard. Racism in Tremont.
6,Price changes and trendy establishments.
7,Owns the Hooper Farm and teaches agriculture in the city.
8,Community gardens. Being poor in the neighborhood.
9,Working as a child in a poor family. Critical for small businesses to invest in their community.
10,End of interview.