Abstract

This oral history interview with Lottie Pilat and Jeannette Kolis explores the experiences of long-time Tremont residents. The interview delves into their memories of the area, focusing on changes in the community brought on by urban development, including the construction of freeways that displaced many residents. Pilat and Kolis discuss the ethnic diversity of the neighborhood, their family's businesses, the impact of the freeway on local commerce and social life, and their views on the evolving demographic and economic landscape of Tremont. The interview also touches on their personal histories, including their upbringing, community engagement, and reflections on social changes over the decades.

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Interviewee

Pilat, Lottie (interviewee); Kolis, Jeannette (interviewee)

Interviewer

Becerra, Ben (interviewer)

Project

Tremont History Project

Date

10-12-2003

Document Type

Oral History

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