Richmond's referendums and the demise of Jackson Ward

While touted as a progressive, monumental project to drastically alleviate traffic congestion, improve tourism and bolster commerce, the construction of the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike also called for the demolition of thousands of homes and the forcible displacement of neighborhoods – much to the dismay of Richmond residents.

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