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A Dunlevy of Cincinnati Irish crochet gown, 1905-10, 

About to be blight-righted, right out of their home, Mow Joe Gain and his wife Mow Ying gaze into an uncertain future in 1961. They rented their convenience store at 702 Keefer and lived in the back, but city planners had declared their block a slum and bulldozed it to create the new MacLean Park. The old MacLean Park was at Georgia and Dunlevy and that greenspace became public housing, as did many other sections of Strathcona under a 20-year modernization plan. An estimated 860 people were displaced. Over half of them were of Chinese descent. Dozens of gorgeous old heritage homes were razed. And that was just phase one.

By the late 60’s, when it was proposed that a freeway be put through the neighbourhood, the residents had had enough. They formed the Strathcona Property Owner’s and Tenant Association (SPOTA) and put an end to the city-dictated uprooting and demolition.

If you know what happened to the Mows, let us know.

Retired Province photographer John Denniston captured this image of Dunlevy Street near Powell in 1974.

Those are wood block pavers and this is what we mean when we say that Vancouver used to be a mill town.

All are welcome to this free event in Central Harlem on April 27th, 2013

March 27, 2013, New York, NY – When most people think about Duke University, they think about basketball.  The reality is that basketball is only one aspect of Duke University’s commitment to health and fitness.  Through Duke Alums Engage, a program that integrates the concepts of service-learning and civic engagement, New York area alumni are focusing their energy for the 3rd consecutive year to promote healthy and active lifestyles for adults and children in Central Harlem.  The event is free to the public.

“So far it’s been a real win-win.  Last year 110 alumni, family and friends volunteered to help more than 300 adults and children in the Harlem community.  This year we expect to double our numbers.  In addition to complimentary screenings, which help participants identify underlying issues, we offer sports activities

and wellness workshops,” says Julie Ehlers, Co-Chair.  Adds Jack Boyd, Co-Chair, “We want to provide the community with on-going education to empower them to make choices that lead to a better quality of life. Raffle prizes throughout the day encourage participants to take time out of their busy lives to focus on their health."  

The 3rd Annual FREE Community Health & Fitness Day in Central Harlem will take place at Dunlevy Milbank at 14-32 West 118th Street on April 27, 2013 from 10:00am – 3:00pm.   For info, contact Jack or Julie at [email protected].

ABOUT DUKE ALUMS ENGAGE

Duke Alums Engage is a Duke University Alumni Association initiative that integrates the concepts of service-learning and civic engagement to examine and address societal issues that impact our local communities. For more information about the program, please visit http://www.dukealumni.com/alumni-communities/regional-programming/duke-alums-engage

 ABOUT DUNLEVY MILBANK BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

 The Dunlevy Milbank Boys & Girls Club provides social, recreational, educational, and health programs for hundreds of children and families in Central Harlem. For more information about the program, please visit http://www.childrensaidsociety.org/

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