In the 1970s, my grandfather was president of the first bank here in town. When the single-story building was constructed, a time capsule was placed in a corner stone, with the intention that it would be open after 100 years. Unfortunately, the bank itself lasted only a couple years before it was sold to another bank out of state, my grandfather resigned, and went on to other jobs. All of this happened before I was born, but I was told about it many times, especially when my family drove by the building. It housed other banks over the years, most recently a Citizens Bank. Just a few years ago, I was on the way to Market Basket and, as I passed that corner, I almost drove off the road: the building has been demolition. After pulling into the grocery store parking lot, I stared off through the windshield. Although I had never set foot in the building, it loomed large iny mind.
That spelling Bee - she sure was not doing the girls justice.
In the 80's I lived in a great apartment and have fond memories of my time there (even though I worked two jobs at the time). It was on the top floor of a very old building with some businesses below, but in a small town near the Jersey Shore. (Manahawkin - Land of Tall Corn). Behind it was a real Diner (which I worked in briefly before I had the apartment). Anyway - the building is still there but is revamped for all businesses (one day it will be torn down as the area is "growing")) and the diner has been redone into a restaurant. Memories-every breath makes a memory - it is a wonder we do not explode.
In the 1970s, my grandfather was president of the first bank here in town. When the single-story building was constructed, a time capsule was placed in a corner stone, with the intention that it would be open after 100 years. Unfortunately, the bank itself lasted only a couple years before it was sold to another bank out of state, my grandfather resigned, and went on to other jobs. All of this happened before I was born, but I was told about it many times, especially when my family drove by the building. It housed other banks over the years, most recently a Citizens Bank. Just a few years ago, I was on the way to Market Basket and, as I passed that corner, I almost drove off the road: the building has been demolition. After pulling into the grocery store parking lot, I stared off through the windshield. Although I had never set foot in the building, it loomed large iny mind.
That spelling Bee - she sure was not doing the girls justice.
In the 80's I lived in a great apartment and have fond memories of my time there (even though I worked two jobs at the time). It was on the top floor of a very old building with some businesses below, but in a small town near the Jersey Shore. (Manahawkin - Land of Tall Corn). Behind it was a real Diner (which I worked in briefly before I had the apartment). Anyway - the building is still there but is revamped for all businesses (one day it will be torn down as the area is "growing")) and the diner has been redone into a restaurant. Memories-every breath makes a memory - it is a wonder we do not explode.