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Cameron Urban Renewal Program Timeline and Projects
A historical overview of Cameron’s urban renewal since 1963. Chamber of Commerce campaigns, the 1966 referendum supporting renewal, formation of the Urban Renewal Authority, key leaders and dates, and contracts with Bernard Johnson Inc. to develop plans funded by HUD. The effort spurred new jobs, growth in building trades, and the Crown Chairs plant opening. Downtown Mall sites and sealed bids on cleared lots are noted.
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Chamber of Commerce
Bassel Wilson
Cameron
Forrest Sapp
A. W McCullin
Bill Burns
Lois Sapp
E. A. Perrin
Richard Freeman
E. O. Schiller, Jr
Mildred Thornton
Don Humble
Leo Fuchs
Planning Commission
City
Urban Renewal Authority
Miss Mildred Thornton
Monroe Fuchs
James D. Camp
Porter Young
Perrin
Urban Renewal Agency
Bernard Johnson Inc
Houston
Texas
Crown Chairs, Inc
Cameron Urban Renewal Agency