John and Drucie Chase interview clip

Interview with John and Drucie Chase about their decision to move to Riverside Terrace in the 1950s. They discuss the purchase of the lot, and design of their home, and the reaction of white neighbors when they moved in. Describe the factors that contributed to the transition of the neighborhood from white to black residents. In particular, John Chase notes that real estate agents played a role in the "white flight," and took advantage of both sellers and buyers. They also discuss the impact of apartments in the neighborhood, and the proximity to Texas Southern University. John and Drucie both agree that Riverside Terrace is a promising, centrally located neighborhood, and believe more integration is positive.

1985-11-03

Special Collections, University of Houston

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Urbanization

White flight

Real estate agents

Texas Southern University

Riverside, Houston

Houston, Texas

Schwartz, Jon

interviews

English

Moving image/mp4

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