Abstract
Rhonda Russell discusses her ownership of the Downtown Emporium since 1970 and her organization's effor to advocate for parks in the city of Cleveland. Russell emphasizes the importance of improving and maintaining parks in a market economy, as well as the park's unique connection to the Ohio Valley. Russell believes that the use of this natural resource can thrive alongside the economic interests of others. Her conviction then facilitates a greater appreciation for park funding, of which she discusses at length.
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Interviewee
Russell, Rhonda (interviewee)
Interviewer
Maureen, Carol (interviewer)
Project
Rivers Roads and Rails 2008
Date
6-24-2008
Document Type
Oral History
Duration
84 minutes
Recommended Citation
"Rhonda Russell Interview, 2008" (2008). Cleveland Regional Oral History Collection. Interview 517041.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/crohc000/108
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