THIS 'N' THAT
From the Re-Echo, September 2008

PARKTACULAR: We had a great time at the Parktacular Parade! We had two antique cars, which generated much appreciation from parade-goers. We also had two recumbent bike riders and a pencil lady (Kathy Johnson) who passed out pencils with our web address on them. We also participated in the “Share Fair” that was held that afternoon, and talked to a lot of people about saving the Beehive. It was a beautiful day and a lot of fun.

THE HISTORIC DEPOT at 37th and Brunswick is open to the public every Saturday from 1 to 4 pm through September. Come chat and look at railroad artifacts. The exterior of the Depot is receiving a long-needed paint job, and we hope it is ready in time for the Ice Cream Social on September 20.

CITY PARKS: John Stout reminded us that Browndale Park (Browndale Ave. and Morningside Road) was named after a person, Henry Francis Brown, who farmed the area in the late 1800s. Before 1962 it was a swamp; the City cut down the north side of the big hill and used the fill to cover the cattails. Stout and his family lived in a house next to the park from 1953 to 2003.

MORE ON PARKS: Paul Omodt wants to know how Keystone Park got its name – anybody know?

ECHOWANS: Our collection of yearbooks is burgeoning! Bruce Fletcher donated six books - thanks, Bruce! And then the high school donated 24 books – all we had to do was ask! Here is a list of the books we DON’T have: 1933, 1934, 1935, 1937, 1941, 1953, 1966, 1968-1970, 1972-1977, 1979, 2003, 2005-2008 . Please don’t throw away your old yearbooks! Many thanks to everyone who has donated.

GOLDEN POINT?: Does anyone remember a Golden Point Restaurant located where the drycleaner/laundromat is, across from Texa-Tonka Shopping Center? It would have been in about 1959, before the current building was built in 1961. See the picture at www.slphistory.org/history/mtka8105.asp

CALENDAR: The Historical Society has provided historical pictures of the Park to the City for use in their annual City/School District Calendar. We worked closely with designer Todd Pernsteiner, and look forward to seeing the finished product.

MORE ON PICTURES: We recently provided pictures for use by a restaurant. Our rates for scans is $10, but the Board decided that if you bring your own scanner, the price would drop to $5. Our pictures are available for viewing during our office hours and by appointment.

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This information comes from a variety of sources: newspapers, books, yearbooks, phone directories, interviews, etc. Given the varied sources, we cannot guarantee that all of this information is correct, and welcome any additions and corrections. Please contact us with your contributions and comments.