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Grandma's House-Edit-2
Grandma's House-Edit-2
60 Staples St - The house my mother, Mary, made a home from 1975 until she passed in 1991.
60 Staples St
Old Church, New Owner - Previously known as St. Clara and the church I was raised in, pastored by my Uncle, Rev, James Childs.
Old Church, New Owner
Grandma Ella's Church - Grandma Ella's beloved church and my second church home.
Grandma Ella's Church
Sophie G Finn - I attended this school from grades 5 and 6. Mrs. Reinhardt and Aduchefsky were memorable.
Sophie G Finn
MJM 8.09 - I attended this school for grades 7-9. My favorite teacher was definitely Miss Elmendorf.
Mid City Lanes 12 - The site of bowling club meetings while I was in MJM.
Mid City Lanes 12
Deising's Midtown 12.07 - My favorite place for breakfast sandwiches, danishes and coffee.
Deising's Midtown 12.07
the way we did - My brother, Mark, and my cousin, Kenny, and I spent a lot of time doing just this.
the way we did
The Center - Where we gathered to play basketball and meet girls. My uncle, Thommie Childs worked here for many years, keeping a watchful eye on us all.
"The Center"
Dallas Hot Weiners - It was always a treat to be able to have hotdogs and 7UP here.
Dallas Hot Weiners
Eng's - We never ate at Kingston Tea Garden. This was always the spot, with the artificial Leechee Nut Tree in the back.
Mickey's Igloo - My uncle, Ronnie Lindsay, used to bring me here for vanilla milkshakes.
Mickey's Igloo
Healing Arbor - A peaceful place on the West Strand.
Healing Arbor
Rondout Bridge 1 - I always loved driving over this old bridge.
Rondout Bridge 1
Kingston Sign - What a cool sign - just behind the Mid Town Neighborhood Center.
Kingston Sign