| Site history - Dale St |
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The Frogtown neighborhood began to emerge in the 1860’s. It was a popular area that attracted railroad workers as well as German, Polish, Irish and other groups of immigrants. In the mid 1900’s, Frogtown became a thriving African American community. The neighborhood was home to a busy streetcar route that ran through the city. But with the increased popularity of the automobile, and construction of major freeways, the area lost many longtime residents and many storefronts became vacant. During the past decade, local community groups, like the Greater Frogtown Community Development Corporation, have created several projects, hoping to revitalize the neighborhood once again. |
