Abstract
Virginia Wojno Forney discusses her journey from Yonkers, New York, to Akron, Ohio, detailing her family's relocation during World War II and her subsequent involvement in local preservation efforts. She recounts her pivotal role in the Cascade Locks Park Association, which aimed to restore the historic Mustill Store and develop the surrounding area into a vibrant community space. Throughout the interview, Virginia Wojno Forney emphasizes the importance of community collaboration, fundraising, and the challenges of changing public perceptions of the area. She reflects on the successes of the project, including the opening of the store and the establishment of a park, while expressing her vision for future developments that honor Akron's heritage. Her narrative highlights the significance of grassroots activism in preserving local history and fostering community engagement.
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Interviewee
Wojno Forney, Virginia B. (interviewee)
Interviewer
King, Michael (interviewer); Gallagher, Tim (facilitator)
Project
Rivers Roads and Rails 2008
Date
6-23-2008
Document Type
Oral History
Duration
60 minutes
Recommended Citation
"Virginia B. Wojno Forney Interview, 23 June 2008" (2008). Cleveland Regional Oral History Collection. Interview 517050.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/crohc000/346
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