Letter from Al Green, Chairman of the Allensworth Advisory Committee, to Ida Berk, Senior Planner, Economic Opportunity Commission, about Colonel Allensworth State Park. Mr. Green congratulates Ms. Berk on her appointment to the California Parks and Recreation Commission. He tells her about the history of opposition to having the park in its historic location (Allensworth town), and the attempt to move it to an urban area. He tells her why the historic site is the best location for the park. Allensworth town was founded 1908 with the idea that African Americans could own property, learn, thrive, and live the American Dream. It was named after Colonel Allen Allensworth. The town diminished after the 1914 death of Allensworth, combined with a severe drought and reduced drop yields; by 1918 many residents had left. In 1976 Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park was created commemorate and preserve the town and plans were made for the restoration of 30 buildings.
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