The
first time I remember going into this place was when we needed a
manger scene for Christmas while we lived on Craig Court on the east
end of 15th street. It was later than 1975. I don't think
we had been in that house long. When I brought it home the three
kids were pretty happy with the purchase. We still have that set. I
wonder every time we pass the greenhouse just how long the
“smokestack” has been there, what it was first used for, and why
it is still standing. Makes a very unusual scene; harks back to
days before we were here. This line drawing was completed over a
recent sketch with which I was not too happy at the beginning. I
think now that I am glad I did not pitch it. It's good to get some
record of a significant corner in town before it changes -which I am
sure it will. Hope to get back there before then!
Dad
ReplyDeleteI actually remember going with you to the greenhouse when you picked out that set. I can still remember my fascination with it sitting on the shelf. As I recall, the wisemen had a free swinging lantern and many other details. Knowing now what influences little ones can have on their parent's purchases, maybe I might have influenced your's as well :-). I also remember you thought seriously about buying the house that sat just South of that nursery...
Well, I was not sure if anyone was there with me or not. So that is good to remember. Did you go through that house with us as well?
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