Interview with: Robert Wallace Thompson
Length: 15 minutes 39 seconds
Summary: Robert talks about Fair Grinds Coffeehouse and what inspired the community feel. He talks about two books that influenced him: The Great Good Place: Cafes, Coffee Shops, Bookstores, Bars, Hair Salons, and Other Hangouts at the Heart of a Community and Bowling Alone : The Collapse and Revival of American Community. Evacuating to Houston and trying to reconnect with the Fair Grinds community of displaced New Orleanians there by meeting at the Orange Show every Friday until Rita came. Slowly rebuilding and serving free coffee.
Notes: Check out the Fair Grinds Katrina story page for photos and words.
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