In a shocking turn of events, Petworth residents are pushing for a major recreational center at 16th and Kennedy streets, a plan that has left some with more than a few reservations. According to reports, members of the Petworth Citizen Association and the Citizens Forum of Columbia Heights went on record in favor of converting the reservoir grounds into a recreational hotspot in a meeting held last night, March 17, 1931. But what’s behind this seemingly innocuous proposal? Sources close to the matter hint at a more sinister motive: a potential abuse of taxpayer funds.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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