In the late 1800's when the Surburban area was first developed it was home to many White affluent residents. As the founders of the quiet neighborhood died, the development of "New Money" began to grow just east in Bexley.
The development of the Interstate brought about a cultural change, of African American families that occupied the once bricked streets. During the 50s until about the mid 70s, Franklin park was consider by the locals as "Black Park". Those who were youngster during that time, recall how there had been streets that you drive throught out the park. They say, as Veterans came home and drugs became a festering problem, the Park became home to drug trafficking and late night "Partying". Officials stepped in prohibiting driving through the park and began to police the area on a regular basis.
As mentioned in "Flag Wars" families began to allow the test of time wear on the homes. What might have been a minor problem to fix when first happened, turn into a host of issues due to lack of sufficient maintenence and upkeep.
Rolling in to the late 20th century and now into the 21st, it has been noticed that many White/Gay individuals have moved into the area recreating what once was. The movie "Flag Wars", touches on concerns of individuals that have lived in the area for years and now feel as if they are being pushed out by this group of individuals.
As you will see in other post whether they are White, Gay, Straight, African American, Young or Old, Olde Towne East has definitely been on the move of Redevelopment!
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