Milt Cunningham, 1941:
Did you know that at one time much of Sheridan was paved with wooden blocks? When I was young it was still left on some streets.
One crossed Lewis St. at the foot of the hill. They were larger than a clay brick -- 4 inches by 4 by 6. Not sure. They were soaked with creosote and laid like brick paving. What I recall is the blisters in the
streets where they had eventually soaked up water and swelled into little mounds that always came to a point with one or two blocks forced out and lying on the road. I wish I had
picked up and saved a couple.
Early car doors did not have double latches. My mother driving our 1924? Chevy rounded the turn, picking up speed for the climb up the hill. I was asleep against the door. I suppose my weight shifted at the turn, the
door flew open, and I summersaulted right out. Of course, it badly scared my mom. I think I was unhurt partially because I lit
on those wooden blocks. I recall the incident. |
hich was owned by Milt Cunningham's grandfather.