Second Trip to the Library Today Second Week

Caller Times Newspaper December 10, 1948

Well guys, my first trip ended up being an eye opener. When I started my search I thought I was going to focus just on Downtown in general, but that has changed. While at the library, I noticed that all of the information that I was finding was more towards the time period of the 50s. I couldn't really find info between 1940-1950, which is fine because I did happen to find one article about how Downtown began to shift towards decentralization. Throughout Downtown, there are many businesses still up and running, which makes me question why during 1948 that businesses didn't want to change their ways. So since I've found new information about Downtown, I know I need to change direction. Due to this eye opener, I have shifted my focus to the business district that is in Downtown CC. My second trip to the library should be more of a success since now I know what information I am focusing on rather than looking over general information about Downtown. Going back to decentralization, I am hoping to find the answer to what made Downtown start the shift of decentralization during that time period. Was it something that businesses made happen or was it people in society who stopped coming to the businesses that were there. I think these answers are crucial to find. Hopefully, all goes well...