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Today would have been my Dad's 68th birthday. I first saw this picture only a couple of years ago and I really love it. It was taken in April 1952 when my father was 14. I brings me a lot of joy to think that somebody in his family was so proud of my Dad's new job that they went down and took this picture.This soda counter was at a pharmacy, just a few blocks from our house (my brother and I lived in the same house where my Dad grew up) in East LA. I believe it was at the corner of N. Record Ave. and Brooklyn (now Cesar Chavez Ave.), right across the street from East LA Self-Help Graphics.
Not too many years later after this picture was taken, my Dad would be taking me to the same place and buy me a few Batman and Aquaman comics. Just that little memory brings a smile to my face.
Great photograph, beautiful memory.
ReplyDeleteWhat a amazing pic! It must be a bitter sweet day for you as you remember and maybe even mourn.
ReplyDeleteBless you and hold onto the gentle memories.
Sally
I love this picture too. The first time I saw it was when we visited Toronto in late Feb. You guys, (you and Sol and Ty and Amadisto) inherited, I think, the Gallegos look for sure. your recall is terrific, Aaron. Who would have remembered "Record"??? ;-) p.s. i showed your blog to Ty today so he could see his grandfather. He was impressed....
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