our stories

Once Upon a time ............

In past years, we have collected stories that were sent to us from people that grew up in the neighborhood, or had some history to share. You can read their stories below. If you have a story to tell, please share by contacting us

Cave Lady
A great story about Mrs. Phillips.

Ms. Phillips

Barland Street Memories
How it was to grow up on barland street.

Ms. Iverson

Eastside Hill: Part 1
It's all about location !

Ms. Owens

Eastside Hill: Part 2
Story about the Forest Hill Cemetary.

Ms. Owens

Eastside Hill: Part 3
Businesses on the eastside hill.

Ms. Owens

Eastside Hill: Part 4
German Lutherans heritage on the eastside hill.

Ms. Owens

Eastside Hill: Part 5
Heritage about our foot bridge

Ms. Owens

Forrest Hill Skip Jump
Did you know we had a ski jump?

Mr. Buckli

All our grocery stores
One on almost every corner ...

Mr. Beguhn

Muldoons Menswear
Amazing how long they have been here.

Ms. Gundry

Sears Kit Homes
Do you live in a kit home?

Ms. Shaw

Swimming in the river
The fun of being young on the river.

Mr Beguhn