History and Nixon’s La Habra Office
I’m writing in reference to the article “Nixon Law Office Temporarily Spared” (May 22). In reality, Mr. Nixon practiced law in the city of Whittier and only occasionally stopped by the La Habra office on his trips to and from his home in Yorba Linda.
The “irrefutable” historical significance that Kent Roberts claims regarding these properties would have to be directly related to the fact that one of his ancestors built the former Wester Hotel. What may be historical to him could be nothing but an abandoned old building to the majority of La Habra citizens.
La Habra has a plan to revitalize La Habra Boulevard over the years, but with only a small group of naysayers showing up at hearings to voice their opposition to the demolition of a group of antiquated buildings located in the center of La Habra, the city will now have to spend thousands of dollars for more studies.
The citizens of La Habra should let the City Council know if they want La Habra to go forward or live in the past.
MICHAEL C. COLLINS, La Habra
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