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Eugene Perry talks about his childhood in Grand Junction’s Riverside neighborhood. He speaks about working for the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad from the time he was thirteen years old, his career building track as a section foreman, and the history of D&RG in Grand Junction. He discusses landmarks such as Bowman’s slaughterhouse, the Pest House, and the town’s ice houses. He reminisces about a youth curfew that was in place in Grand Junction...
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Frank Simonetti Jr. talks about the arrival of his Italian immigrant parents in Grand Junction, Colorado, about his school days at the Whitman and St. Joseph’s School, and about the history of the downtown area. He speaks about working for the Citizens Finance Company for many years and about Melvin “Pappy” Due, a founding member and longtime president of the company. He describes what it was like to work for a financing and insurance company...
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Ray Quan, longtime owner of the Far East Restaurant, talks about the Far East Restaurant and about its newly renovated building (in 1983). He describes the cultural significance of the architecture, art and sculpture, and the importance of expressing his Chinese heritage through his food and restaurant. He describes some elements of Chinese history, including regional differences in cooking and cuisine. He speaks about the history of the restaurant,...