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Word: limerock (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...idea began with Dan G. Allen, a limerock dealer, who gradually became aware that "the colored population was moving our way. They have to have some place to go." Allen discussed the problem last month with neighbors and city officials, got the cooperation of Negro leaders and of Real Estate Broker Kenneth Harris, who handled all the sales contracts (average selling price: $9,500) at a reduced commission. Better yet, the Negroes have good prospects for expansion: Pinehurst Courts faces onto a 300-acre undeveloped tract, ready for building...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: FLORIDA: Loosening the Collar | 4/13/1959 | See Source »

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