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Between
about 1926 through 1977 Landy called the City of Milwaukee
home. He lived in several homes, but the first that they
owned was bought in 1958, the one he and Dorothy raised
their children in. It was on the south side, 3018 S. 65th
Court, to be exact. The house, a 2 bedroom ranch was soon
expanded into a 3 bedroom with a family room, and one
bath....for eight people. Four boys in one bedroom and two
girls in the other.
There was an
elementary school within walking distance and also in
view, which made Mom happy. Four of us started our school
years there at Fairview Elementary.
After a few years,
Landy added a 2 1/2 car garage, complete with a wood burning
stove. Throughout the years many cars, boats, lawnmowers,
etc., were repaired in that garage.
Even though the
house was small by today's standards, it was home and many
great memories were made there. Sharon and Gary (Landy &
Dorothy's children # 5 & 6) came along
after the house was bought, so that was the only home they
ever knew.
The photos below
depict some of those great memories, like birthdays,
Christmas, holidays and graduations. Landy even built a boat
in the living room !@#*!... Yes, you read that correctly, an
eight foot hydroplane, from plans out of Popular Mechanics
in the dead of winter. He needed a warm place for the
fiberglass to dry, so he brought the boat into the
living room. Dorothy wasn't too happy, but she put up with it
like she put up with so many other things that her husband
and six kids could get into over the years.
They lived their until June 17, 1977 when they
loaded up and moved to California. See the
"California
Dreamin" link in the left column for the next chapter.
Click on
the photos below to enlarge for
viewing...photos may contain multiple images.
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