Oral history interview recording 2 of 2 with Virginia Hurley
Description:
Recording 2 of 2 of an oral history interview with Virginia Hurley. Hurley continues to describe her experiences living in Fenway and Mission Hill. The recording primarily covers neighborhood crime and police protection in the area, specifically its changing nature after Police Station 10 was dismantled. Hurley discusses other concerns of the neighborhood, including elderly displacement, inadequate parking, and untaxed properties within the area, as well as neighborhood efforts to mitigate crime and advocate for services, including the creation of a park in Mission Hill. Other topics mentioned include: Mission Hill Projects, MUNIT, Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA), Franklin Square House, Tobin Gym, Boston Public Library, Mission Hill, Mission Hill Parents Association, Boston Parks Department, Hillside Street, McLaughlin Playground