LINDA RAY INTERVENTION CENTER
FROM THE BEGINNING

The challenge was to convert this 24 unit apartment complex into as much usable space as possible
to house as many children as possible.

The Development team consisted of Architect  Charles Crumpton,  the owner of  HMS  Electric, Harry Steele,
  Wendell Ray, Secretary/Treasurer and Project Manager for Infants In Need,  and  Dr. Keith Scott  who with his
Staff developed the research program to be utilized at the Center.

This rendering was presented to the Officers and Board of Infants In Need along
with plans, which were accepted.  Procurement of permits and City and County
approval began as well as developing a construction team with the Unions.

This courtyard area was to be demolished and built over giving a huge playroom
downstairs and a meeting/class room of equal size up stairs.

demolition began full force in early 1991.

Major demolition was required. This shot from in front of the old courtyard
facing all of the 24 apartments that fronted on the courtyard.

Reconstruction began in late 1991 continuing on into 1992
making  significant progress until August 1992 when disaster
struck in the way of Hurricane Andrew.

The Center was completed and UM led research program
began in Fall of 1993
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