Abstract
Elizabeth Hallal recounts her life growing up in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio. Hallal describes her family's migration to Tremont in 1919, highlighting their Russian and Slovak heritage. She provides detailed memories of her childhood on Clarence Court, including the close-knit community, the ethnic diversity, and the impact of urban development projects like the construction of Interstate 490, which led to the demolition of her home. Hallal also reflects on her experiences during the Great Depression, World War II, and the social and cultural dynamics of Tremont throughout the mid-20th century.
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Interviewee
Hallal, Elizabeth (interviewee)
Interviewer
McCandlish, Charles (interviewer)
Project
Tremont History Project
Date
3-1-2003
Document Type
Oral History
Recommended Citation
"Elizabeth Hallal interview, 01 March 2003" (2003). Cleveland Regional Oral History Collection. Interview 223012.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/crohc000/1324
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