Abstract
Current President of the Board of Cascade Locks Association discusses the beginnings of Cascade Park in the 1980's. Fundraising and committee efforts, and membership growth. Highlights Mustill store, rehabbing, and historical choices made around canal. Ideas for current and future development projects are listed. School, local business, and community involvement are vital to success. Efforts to bring people to park. Discusses fundraising efforts and how project has changed since he began. Park development and usage has led to rebirth in Akron.
Creator
January, Phil (interviewee)
Creator
Nigro, Tony (interviewer)
Project
Rivers Roads and Rails 2008
Date
6-24-2008
Document Type
Oral History
Duration
50 minutes
Creative Commons License
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Recommended Citation
"Phil January Interview, 2008" (2008). Cleveland Regional Oral History Collection. Interview 517045.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/crohc000/104