1950's-1970's Stratford Manor & Eastwood Village (Madison: maintenance, law)

[Hyden]

Shoesx, Hasn't this been alot of fun though ?? I hope others will find this thread and add to it also. David Doerr has some blogs on , they are real good to read. I really enjoy them. I have tried my best to find some photos to put on here from the Manor from when I was about 2, I know there was a couple from the playground and I don't know the boy in the background. I have came across these photos so many times through the years...but now that I need them I can't find them. Have you tried to find Jerry Pratt? I will try to email him . I can send you the last email addres I have for him, I'll send it to your Direct Message. Hyden

[shoesx]

Hyden I cant tell you what this has blog meant to me. Ive always had this empty feeling when others talked about their childhood. Lacking anyone to share old times with, memories fade. You folks have given me something invaluable. I look forward to contacting Jerry. I plan a trip to the old neighborhood
sometime this summer. Sad to hear Stratford Manor is gone. I agree, I hope others find this thread and awaken us to other wonderful memories. I wish I could contribute more.

[Hyden]

Shoesx , I think I can speak for all in here that we are glad your with us. Your comments mean alot to us. So don't even think about leaving us.

Hyden

[shoesx]

You can be sure if something of value pops into this old brain of mine I will be happy to share. Hyden I sent a message to Jerry. You by the way are a darling. To old folks that means your special.

[A.F.D.]

shoesx, glad to see that you are still with us.We have had so many to post a couple of notes then just stop their contact with us.I know what you mean by the thread "taking you back".That was a much sweeter and simpler time in our lives and it stuck with some of us.Stay with us ,you never know when someone will post more pics.A.F.D.

[Hyden]

Hey Everybody, I was thinking about the Drs. Office that was in the Manor ( across the alley from the drug store in a bungalow) , I wonder if anyone remembers the Drs. name ?

When we moved back in 64, the Manor no longer had a Dr. for the residents. I don't know for sure if he was still there when we left around 62. Oh well, I get these things on my mind sometimes. I hope someone remembers. Hyden

[jrryprat]

i grew up in the manor from '56 to '68 . i lived in the bungalow closest to the swim pool. eastwood drive came straight in from eastwood circle back then. coke may have moved it ( according to ariel view) . i remember the buntaines lived in 1st. bldg. on rite as you crossed duck creek. it was indeed a great place to grow up. it was kinda like projects(950 apts. i worked for them from 14 till 17 yrs. old in summer). but kept up better then those you see elsewhere.....till the lastfew years of existance..the blantons, suttons,estes's,criswells,fedocks,clarks,butchies, higgens,hydens,browns,muellers, peytons, are just a few of the families i remember well fro then.

[Hyden]

Jerry, ..I am so happy to see you here.!!!! Did Shoex get in touch with you? I'm glad you mentioned the names of the other families, the Butchies lived in the Apt. behind us, and you know we were in the same court. The Buntains were close friends with our familly. Jerry I want you to look at the school pictures I had put on here, I think they are on page 30 or around there, i think you are in some of them with Jr. I'll check back in later. Don't go nowhere now...stay with us. Hyden

[NightBazaar]

Jerry, looks like you moved into the Manor shortly after we moved there. How old were you 1956?

[jrryprat]

hey betty yeah don got in touch and told me about this blog... i got on b4 going thru the pages and pics. about 20% thru now but it is a great site. i remember standing in line at docs. to get vaccine when i was 10...can't remember his name but he made a couple housecalls for me.back later