
Quiet changes: Small towns in crisis
Special | 29m 18s
Patterns of change in small towns are examined.
Patterns in small town growth are explored through changes in main street vibrancy, small business, housing encroachment on farm land, development, low crime rates, dying downtown, growing numbers of older citizens, chain stores, and community festivals and gatherings. Marshfield and Evansville, Wisconsin.
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WPT Archives: 1970s is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin
Since 1954, Wisconsin Public Television, then known as WHA-TV has shared high-quality educational content throughout the state. Right here, you can explore archival footage from some of our early documentaries...

Quiet changes: Small towns in crisis
Special | 29m 18s
Patterns in small town growth are explored through changes in main street vibrancy, small business, housing encroachment on farm land, development, low crime rates, dying downtown, growing numbers of older citizens, chain stores, and community festivals and gatherings. Marshfield and Evansville, Wisconsin.
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WPT Archives: 1970s is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin
Since 1954, Wisconsin Public Television, then known as WHA-TV has shared high-quality educational content throughout the state. Right here, you can explore archival footage from some of our early documentaries...















