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Phil Normand, a longtime Whittier resident, designed this poster for the neighborhood. The various elements used in the poster are described below:
The Whittier poster celebrates the diversity of our neighborhood.
The Kente cloth pattern used for the background, "Abusua ye dom",
means extended family — much like our dream of the ideal neighborhood.
It symbolizes the strong presence of African Americans who have lived
here despite past racial barriers.
The chrysanthemums remind us of the Asian American families who have
lived here for many years and the sunflowers represent the Mexican and
Latin American families who have recently arrived.
The architectural styles date from the Late Victorian 1890s through the
Bungalow styles of the 1920s. Many of houses in Whittier were built by
the first residents, who were carpenters, bricklayers and metalworkers.
It is the multi-racial and integrated character of Whittier that gives
it such a unique history — a history to be aware of and proud of — and
makes it a model for future communities
The WNA sells the posters for $10. If you would like to buy one, come to one of the monthly meetings or purchase online here.
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