Triangle Block Business
Which business did James Blaine Blayton own in the Triangle Block?
Hospital
Who owned the Paradise Cafe
Virgie Williams
how much more money on average will you receive if you hire a lawyer to fight eminent domain
3x More
The Hoover Dam
When can the government give less than fair market value for a property?
When property value has been created by the government?
What was the name of the school for African American children in Williamsburg from 1940 to 1969? It also allowed citizens to access a clinic, library, workshops, gym, and watch movies.
Bruton Heights School
Who owned the barbershop?
Mr. Crump
What is the average income of those targeted by eminent domain
$19,000/year
Which Football stadium, after the implementation of Eminent Domain, resulted in lawsuits from 11 property owners?
The Dallas Cowboy's (AT&T Stadium)
What is the government supposed to provide in exchange for your property
Fair Market Price
Which Business was originally located where the modern Rick's Cheese Steak Shop is today?
The Triangle Restaurant Owned by Virgie Wiliams
This WWII Veteran was a Businessman, Educator, & Community Activist within the triangle block. He was most known for being the area and Colonial Williamsburg's Blacksmith.
Samuel K. Harris
How many people were displaced in the Poletown case, and how many new jobs were promised? Was this promise upheld?
4,000 people displaced, 6,000 jobs, no
What area was removed from NYC in order to Create Central Park?
Seneca Village
When did Eminent Domain begin in the Triangle Block (Month and Year), and what was the act used to justify its commencement?
May 1972
Federal Housing Act of 1949
What Year was the Vallet Shop established; bonus points if you can name the other business that was established the same year.
1932
Bonus: Hospital
What was the rental price offered to Charles Gary in 1979 vs. 1983?
1979: $2500-$ 3000 ($5-6 per sq. ft.)
1983: $5000 ($10 per sq. ft.)
True or False: The government can use eminent domain for economic development instead of public works
True
What percentage of those targeted by eminent domain are minorities (2007)
58%
Which Tennessee case expanded the powers of eminent domain?
Kelo VS. New London
George L. Waltrip created this business and named it The Apollo. It was made of brick, had heating and cooling systems, and could hold 360 people?
The Movie Theater
The triangle area was opened for sale and development during the 1890s. This successful and local African American entrepreneur bought and planned out the land to be developed during this time.
Samuel T. Harris
what percentage of those targeted by eminent domain are below the poverty line
25%
In which city did Bruce’s Beach Resort, an African American family-owned resort, get condemned using Eminent Domain in 1924?
Los Angeles, California
How many cases of Eminent domain have there been since 1950?
190,000