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Mrs. Jane Jacobs, chairman of the Comm. to save the West Village

Photo of Jane Jacobs during her advocacy against the Washington Square Expressway. Mrs. Jane Jacobs, chairman of the Comm. to save the West Village holds up documentary evidence at press conference at Lions Head Restaurant at Hudson & Charles…

"West Side Blight? Road Route Draws Blast at Hearing," March 31, 1950

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Newspaper article discussing a public hearing on the proposed 6th West highway routing, published on March 31, 1950.

"West Residents Ask Action on Two Issues," July 28, 1950

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Newspaper article discussing the west side demands for considerations during ongoing highway plans, published July 28, 1950.

"West Side to Fight Highway if Residences Upset," January 13, 1948

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Newspaper article discussing the west side residents upset and fight againt the highway, published on January 13, 1948.

"Residents Protest 6th West Route," March 28, 1950

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Newspaper article discussing west side protest to the proposed 6th West highway routing, published on March 28, 1950.

"S. L. Hears Protest On 7th Freeway," January 22, 1957

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Newspaper article discussing protests organized by west side residents and supported by church organizations and elected leaders against the proposed 7th West route for the freeway, published on January 22, 1957.