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<DIV>Doug, Ann & Audrey -----This a wonderful idea to remember
Sonneberg. And it would be wonderful if after we finish the Sonneberg
memorial to do something like this for each store from that early period of
time - sign with picture & a little history - some
greenery/flowers. Then when we have Historical Walking Tours - like said -
all would have a sense/feel of what life was like for Riverdale - our
roots.</DIV>
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<DIV>Emily</DIV>
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<DIV>In a message dated 1/18/2009 4:34:04 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
mcelrathd@msn.com writes:</DIV>
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<DIV>The recent posts by Audrey Bragg and Ann Ferguson reminded me that an
oral history interview with Elsie Sonnenberg was created when we were working
on the Riverdale history book. The original tape survives in the town
history center. Her reminiscences of life in our town in a much earlier
time are one of the best sources for understanding the contributions made by
past generations. Her family's bakery was an important part of the
business community, and the building survived nearly a century as a
material reminder that Route 1 once was the Main Street of this part of Prince
George's County.</DIV>
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<DIV>A public display of the capstone would be a fitting way to celebrate a
sense of place. It would remind passers-by about what existed before the
present streetscape was created. I would be happy to work
with others to develop a proposal that would combine the stone with text
and photographs.</DIV>
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<DIV>Doug McElrath</DIV>
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