The Spirit of '76! The Story of Lynchburg's Last Annexation; 2023
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- Identifier
- MS1133-0459
- Title
- The Spirit of '76! The Story of Lynchburg's Last Annexation; 2023
- Description
- This paper explores Lynchburg's 1972 annexation plan, highlighting the city's ambition to expand by nearly 50 square miles. It discusses Lynchburg's socio-economic context in the early 1970s, motivations behind the annexation, and the ensuing public resistance. The paper details the legal process, the trial's outcome, and the long-term implications for regional growth. It also examines the divisive personal and cultural impacts on residents.
- Date
- 12 January 2023
- Creator
- Delaney, Ted
- topic
- talk
- lecture
- SPHEX Club
- Ted Delaney
- Delaney
- 2023
- Lynchburg annexation
- city expansion
- suburban resistance
- public reaction
- economic motivations
- regional growth
- public services
- governmental mistrust
- voting rights
- hybrid election system
- annexation moratorium
- Type
- Text
- Genre
- lectures
- Digital Format
- application/pdf
- Language
- English
- Repository
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- Rights Holder
- Ted Delaney
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