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The original documents are located in Box 1, folder "Maduro Events - Oct. 21, 1976 -
Williams Industrial Development Enterprises, Inc. Harlem Storefront, New York City" of
the Reynaldo P. Maduro Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box 1 of the Reynaldo P. Maduro Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
A SUBSIDIARY OF WILLIAMSBURG COMMUNITY CORPORATION
WILLIAMSBURG INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISES, INC.
September 29, 1976
The President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. President:
The Williamsburg Industrial Development Enterprises, Inc.
(W.I.D.E.), the nation's first community sponsored "Vertical
Industrial Park" cordially invites you to our Opening Day
Ceremony at 12 noon, Thursday, October 21st, 1976 at 544-60
Park Avenue, Brooklyn, New York.
This Opening Day celebration is to share with you the
"Pride of W.I.D.E." a happy ending to a story that started five
years ago, when a large factory employing five hundred people
left Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
The story is only too well-known and sadly lived out in
the inner cities of our country--abandoned factory buildings
and millions of unemployed, leaving social decay which follows
in the wake of business migration to the call of the suburbs.
W.I.D.E., Mr. President, is a community organization
in Brooklyn, that decided to attempt to turn the tide. The
residents of this impoverished area--proud of their community
and unwilling to accept defeat in the face of spreading urban
blight--decided that they could "do things better ourselves."
Thanks to you, Mr. President, and your administration,
in particular, Assistant Secretary John Eden of the U. S.
Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration
and other officials, we obtained a Public Works Grant of
$2,450,000 and a Technical Assistance Grant of $169,880 to
help concieve, develop and execute the conversion of the
enormous Detecto Scales factory building into a modern
"Vertical Industrial Park."
544-60 PARK AVENUE BROOKLYN, 11205 (212) 852-8600
The President
-2-
September 29, 1976
Now, after four years of planning and hard work, this
once-abandoned giant loft building will open its doors again,
but this time to house several manufacturers who will provide
upwards of 1,000 jobs.
In addition to the revitalization of an old building and
the infusion of a thousand jobs, which is bolstering our area
in ways undreamed of, the resulting cash flow has enabled us
to maintain some of our vital social services and economic
development programs and to amass a capital accumulation
sufficient to invest in other projects, notably new housing.
However, perhaps the most important outcome of this unique
"Community in Partnership with Government and Business" project
is a revived community spirit that may transcend all the practical
benefits. People here know, Mr. President, that they all own a
substantial piece of real estate in their own neighborhood.
Our project, the first of its kind in the nation, will
serve as a model for the many hard pressed communities through-
out the country.
We would be most gratified, Mr. President, and deeply
honored to have you personally appear to say a few words to
call attention to the significance of this event.
The residents of Williamsburg, Brooklyn want to share
this happy occasion with you.
Respectfully yours,
I. Joseph Valcarcel
Executive Director
IJV/md
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
DATE October 19, 1976
TO:
James E. Connor
FROM:
William J. Baroody, Jr.
SUBJECT: Request for Travel
NAME
Reynaldo P Maduro
(Typed and Signature)
DESTINATION New York City
PURPOSE OF TRIP 12:00N Address grand opening vertical industrial
park under auspicies WIDE
6:00P Address East Harlem Storefront opening.
DEPARTURE DATE 10-21-76 RETURN DATE 10-22-76
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
Air
LODGING ACCOMMODATIONS
TBD
(Name)
(Address)
ESTIMATED TOTAL EXPENSES $
$100.00
AUTHORIZATION OF SUPERVISOR
(Signature of Certifying Officer if appropriate)
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
James E. Connor
(Submit in Duplicate)
A SUBSIDIARY OF WILLIAMSBURG COMMUNITY CORPORATION
WILLIAMSBURG INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISES, INC.
September 29, 1976
The President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. President:
The Williamsburg Industrial Development Enterprises, Inc.
(W.I.D.E.), the nation's first community sponsored "Vertical
Industrial Park" cordially invites you to our Opening Day
Ceremony at 12 noon, Thursday, October 21st, 1976 at 544-60
Park Avenue, Brooklyn, New York.
This Opening Day celebration is to share with you the
"Pride of W.I.D.E." a happy ending to a story that started five
years ago, when a large factory employing five hundred people
left Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
The story is only too well-known and sadly lived out in
the inner cities of our country--abandoned factory buildings
and millions of unemployed, leaving social decay which follows
in the wake of business migration to the call of the suburbs.
W.I.D.E., Mr. President, is a community organization
in Brooklyn, that decided to attempt to turn the tide. The
residents of this impoverished area--proud of their community
and unwilling to accept defeat in the face of spreading urban
blight--decided that they could "do things better ourselves."
Thanks to you, Mr. President, and your administration,
in particular, Assistant Secretary John Eden of the U. S.
Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration
and other officials, we obtained a Public Works Grant of
$2,450,000 and a Technical Assistance Grant of $169,880 to
help concieve, develop and execute the conversion of the
enormous Detecto Scales factory building into a modern
"Vertical Industrial Park."
The President
-2-
September 29, 1976
Now, after four years of planning and hard work, this
once-abandoned giant loft building will open its doors again,
but this time to house several manufacturers who will provide
upwards of 1,000 jobs.
In addition to the revitalization of an old building and
the infusion of a thousand jobs, which is bolstering our area
in ways undreamed of, the resulting cash flow has enabled us
to maintain some of our vital social services and economic
development programs and to amass a capital accumulation
sufficient to invest in other projects, notably new housing.
However, perhaps the most important outcome of this unique
"Community in Partnership with Government and Business" project
is a revived community spirit that may transcend all the practical
benefits. People here know, Mr. President, that they all own a
substantial piece of real estate in their own neighborhood.
Our project, the first of its kind in the nation, will
serve as a model for the many hard pressed communities through-
out the country.
We would be most gratified, Mr. President, and deeply
honored to have you personally appear to say a few words to
call attention to the significance of this event.
The residents of Williamsburg, Brooklyn want to share
this happy occasion with you.
Respectfully yours,
Executive I. Joseph Director Valcarcel Valcarcel
IJV/md
DERAID
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 20, 1976
The dedication of the Nation's first community-
sponsored Vertical Industrial Park is a splendid
example of what can be accomplished by concerned
citizens working together for the benefit of all.
It is a success story that can bring the greatest
pride and satisfaction to those who are associ-
ated with the Williamsburg Industrial Development
Enterprises. I welcome the opportunity to com-
mend their effective hard work.
I am confident that this innovative project will
serve as a springboard for future redevelopment
in the Williamsburg area and for the creation of
a stronger economic base with more jobs and bet-
ter living standards for its residents. I wish
it many rewarding years of useful civic service.
Merald R. Ford
2003 & LIBRARY GREATE
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 20, 1976
The dedication of the Nation's first community-
sponsored Vertical Industrial Park is a splendid
example of what can be accomplished by concerned
citizens working together for the benefit of all.
It is a success story that can bring the greatest
pride and satisfaction to those who are associ-
ated with the Williamsburg Industrial Development
Enterprises. I welcome the opportunity to com-
mend their effective hard work.
I am confident that this innovative project will
serve as a springboard for future redevelopment
in the Williamsburg area and for the creation of
a stronger economic base with more jobs and bet-
ter living standards for its residents. I wish
it many rewarding years of useful civic service.
Merald R. Ford