Location:
36th Street & Penn Avenue
Date:
Circa 1944-summer
My grandfather came to this country in 1905. He drove a streetcar, saved his money, and purchased this property, as well as the property on both sides of the street. He was very proud of his name and always said, in his Irish brogue, "Don't ever let that name come down from there". He would be very sad today that it has been gone for many years. We lived upstairs and all my grandmother's relatives lived in the surrounding buildings. I loved the days spent listening to their stories and hearing their wonderful laughter. I adored my grandfather, as well. He called me his "wee Darlin'". These memories will live in my heart forever.