I grew up in the Linda Pollin Memorial Housing Projects. First of all, I did not know that it was built in memory of Abe Pollin's daughter. In fact, I didn't even know the name, Abe Pollin. I was a child, so I thought it was just a name given to the apartments. At the time, my siblings and I had no idea that we lived in a housing project. Well, the complex had a swimming pool, and the grounds were well kept. Also, it didn't resemble the well known surrounding projects like Valley Green , Condon Terrace , or Wahler Place . The manager was Ms. Royster who was sort of a no-nonsense type of landlord based on the conversations I heard from grownups. However, she seemed nice; plus, we all played with and knew her son, John. Well, although Mr. Pollin passed away back in 2009, I would still like to thank him for building the "LP" as we used to call it. When I became old enough to learn that it was built by Mr. Pollin to honor his ...
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"thank you for your support." :) That was the old Bartles and James moto.
Perhaps there is hope for me! Thanks!
There's some potential there, huh? :)
Tryphina, you're a honey dripper. :)
NML, thanks for the comment. The few that I received are going to send me on a picture taking frenzy!
you must have a very good camera too.
Haa haa! I'm as straight as six o'clock, but Dupont Circle is one of my favorite areas. They have great book stores, shops, etc.
Look at where I hang out in NYC. I love the village!
straight as 6 0'clock. good line