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Selling the South Mall β 98 Acres in Albany
On March 30, 1962, the Times Union editorial board urged readers, who harbored “doubts” about the wisdom of the State of New York’s plan to seize and redevelop the South Mall area, to “drive slowly—or walk—up and down these once proud streets. Then decide for yourself.” The implication, of course, was that anyone who viewed the area firsthand would favor the State’s plan.
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Selling the South Mall – 98 Acres in Albany
"On March 30, 1962, the Times Union editorial board urged readers, who harbored βdoubtsβ about the wisdom of the State of New Yorkβs plan to seize and redevelop the South Mall area, to βdrive slowlyβ¦"