Beginnings Of A Town [Duplicate]

Oral History -- Audiocassette

Identifier:
78.19771
Description
Pearl Porter discusses the history of her father’s optometry practice in Grand Junction, her grade school education, and other aspects of her upbringing in early Twentieth century Mesa County.
Lowell School; Franklin School; Dundee Addition; Snow; Miss Dewey, Lowell School; Delta; Grand Jct.; Ridley's Jewelery Store In Delta; Templeton's Jewelery Store, Grd. Jct.; Optician, Dr. Ridley And Dr. Bush; Streets; Hitches For Buggies; Surry Rides; Hemmer Bridge; Interurban; Streetcars; Lincoln Park Fairgrounds; County Fair; Senior Slouch Day, High School; Kannah Creek; Description Of Appleton; Fruita; Covered Wagon; Band Concerts, Lincoln Park; Getting Groceries Delivered After Telephoning Order; Coal Furnace
Interview Date:
June 12 1977
Rights:
copyright Museums of Western Colorado