Hough Riots

50 years ago tonight rioting began in Cleveland's Hough neighborhood. By the end of the week four would be dead, dozens injured, and 250 buildings burned to the ground. This neighborhood has yet to recover from the riot, vacant lots still dot the former riot zone.

Above, a couple pages from The Plain Dealer, July 20, 1966.

Above, from The Plain Dealer, July 22, 1966.

 Above, from The Plain Dealer, July 23, 1966.

Above, from The Plain Dealer, July 25, 1966.