Julie Nichols Goodro, Clark Nichols, Jeanette Hansen Nichols
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Julie Nichols Goodro and her brother, Gary Nichols spent considerable time visiting their grandparent's house on Kensington Ave from 1953 - 1971. Gary's wife, Jeanette Hansen Nichols, also grew up in the area during that time frame.
Audio Interview
Here is an interview with Julie, Gary and Jeanette recollecting their time in the neighborhood. The sound track is followed by a summary and index of the interview.
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Interview 1 (36:02)
Summary and Index (clicking this link will open a new browser window. To return to this page, click the tab at the top of your browser)
Images
The following images illustrate some of the places discussed in the interview. Images are provided courtesy of Anne Cannon.
Gully rope swing over Emigration Creek
Gully Emigration Creek undercut banks east of Grandma's house
Gully footpath near crick looking north towards Colonial Hills Ward
Winter view of north meadow before Colonial Hills Ward
Summer view of north meadow before Colonial Hills Ward
Julie Nichols
Gary Nichols
Nichols family Christmas, 1961
Uintah School
Auditorium where Julie's kindergarten class met
East side kindergarten entrance
Curtis School west entrance
Curtis School north side and dedication program
Original Clayton Middle School
Entrance to grassy open space west of Clayton Middle School
Large open area south side slope of Clayton Middle School
Wasatch Ward Chapel (1455 Emerson)
Julie Nichols wedding invitation
Staircase inside main entrance of Wasatch Ward Chapel
Cultural hall where reception was held
State penitentiary guard tower, NE corner