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Floyd and Anita Lecher 940 E. Ave. Q-10 Palmdale Dear Shelton: Our family came out to California in 1914 and settled out at Llano. My parents and I both homesteaded a piece of land at Llano. Their part is now owned by the Crystalaire Country Club. My land was just east of Crystalaire on the east side of 165th St. E. In the spring of 1930, I moved to Palmdale and built a home west of the railroad depot on Ave. Q-9. Since then, I built two other homes and three triplexes in one of which we are now living. Anita and I were married in 1937. In 1930, there were not many homes or stores in Palmdale. I can remember that where we are now living was at one time, the edge of town. West of 5th St. W. there were no houses or buildings of any kind. Also, when the old schoolhouse was located across from the now Taco Hacienda on what was named later as Palmdale Blvd. That was the end of the road or street. Just an added note to say - if the valley continues to grow for the next 25 or 30 years as it has the past - we won't believe our eyes - we should live so long'?' Was away when your letter requesting stories, etc. of the early days of Palmdale arrived, but I hasten to answer. My days date from the 1919's onward and I will be only too happy to meet with you and add my "Two-bits" worth. Also, would suggest you contact George R. Taylor, 740 W. Milling St., Lancaster. I know if we could get him into a meeting he could add a lot to the cause. |
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