Abstract
This oral history interview, conducted on October 28, 2003, features Ward 14 Councilman Joe Santiago, who discusses his family’s migration from Puerto Rico to Tremont, Ohio in the 1950s, seeking employment in the region's industrial sector. Santiago details the ethnic composition and industrial growth of Tremont, emphasizing the impact of factory work and the construction of the freeway on the community’s development. He reflects on the cultural diversity of Tremont, the role of block clubs in community organization, and the challenges faced by low-income housing residents, particularly within the Valley View estates. Santiago also addresses the shifts in neighborhood demographics, local business growth, and the ongoing efforts to maintain community cohesion amidst economic and infrastructural changes.
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Interviewee
Santiago, Joe (interviewee)
Interviewer
Burk, Michelle (interviewer)
Project
Tremont History Project
Date
10-28-2003
Document Type
Oral History
Recommended Citation
"Joe Santiago interview, 28 October 2003" (2003). Cleveland Regional Oral History Collection. Interview 223031.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/crohc000/1305
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