Victory Acres was a post-war neighborhood that has declined significantly since its inception in the 1945. Many of the residents of the San Pablo Barrio were told to move out or face eminent domain for the expansion of Arizona State University. The city feared reprisals from the residents, many of whom fought in World War II, so former farm land was allotted for a new barrio to form called “Victory Acres” or “La Vic.” Since this time, the neighborhood has gone through several major declines. The property values in the neighborhood have significantly declined, neighborhood income has declined, and also their sense of community. There are numerous reasons for this and will be discussed in subsequent paragraphs.
The people of this neighborhood have experienced many different unfortunate circumstances. This report will discuss these circumstances through a series of literature reviews, different sources, methods with maps, and historical narrative. Through these sources, details about how the people moved from San Pablo to Victory Acres, the eminent domain of the highway, and the reasons people moved away. Although there are some houses and people still left in this area, people, for the most part, have moved away. By today’s standards, there really isn’t a barrio there anymore. The reasons for this are many and range from displacement, to eminent domain, to segregation and more. The community, noted as one of the oldest neighborhoods in Tempe, has seen better days.
The people of this neighborhood have experienced many different unfortunate circumstances. This report will discuss these circumstances through a series of literature reviews, different sources, methods with maps, and historical narrative. Through these sources, details about how the people moved from San Pablo to Victory Acres, the eminent domain of the highway, and the reasons people moved away. Although there are some houses and people still left in this area, people, for the most part, have moved away. By today’s standards, there really isn’t a barrio there anymore. The reasons for this are many and range from displacement, to eminent domain, to segregation and more. The community, noted as one of the oldest neighborhoods in Tempe, has seen better days.