Because once a treasure like the Upper Village is gone, it does not come back.
So true.
Outer State St. had the middle class replica of Upper Village. San Roque Steak house, Joe's Liquor store, Browns Pharmacy, Peterson's Drive In, Jordano's grocery, Petrini's Italian food Andy's neighborhood grocery. Hollister went all the way to Calle Palo Colorado. Lemons on one side, old San Roque on the other. A magical place to grow up.
Single family homes for the WII generation, and traffic that was gentile.
All gone now.
I found Upper Village delivering flowers in Montecito in the 1970's after the army. The Ranch while now great, was a rustic treasure that even I could afford by saving for a couple of months. When visiting now I still observe a quiet and respectful culture.
So thanks for this snapshot of what was and what still survives.
Thank you Robert a most excellent posting,,,I know of that place and have enjoyed it in the early ,weekend mornings several,,,maybe 10 summers ago when motor bike guys might meet there for an early morning ride destination. it was truly as you so aptly described,,,another time and place!
Because once a treasure like the Upper Village is gone, it does not come back.
So true.
Outer State St. had the middle class replica of Upper Village. San Roque Steak house, Joe's Liquor store, Browns Pharmacy, Peterson's Drive In, Jordano's grocery, Petrini's Italian food Andy's neighborhood grocery. Hollister went all the way to Calle Palo Colorado. Lemons on one side, old San Roque on the other. A magical place to grow up.
Single family homes for the WII generation, and traffic that was gentile.
All gone now.
I found Upper Village delivering flowers in Montecito in the 1970's after the army. The Ranch while now great, was a rustic treasure that even I could afford by saving for a couple of months. When visiting now I still observe a quiet and respectful culture.
So thanks for this snapshot of what was and what still survives.
God forbid they demolish that and build a steel and glass edifice with Panda Express in it
Thank you Robert a most excellent posting,,,I know of that place and have enjoyed it in the early ,weekend mornings several,,,maybe 10 summers ago when motor bike guys might meet there for an early morning ride destination. it was truly as you so aptly described,,,another time and place!
thank you , AKJ in WA the real one