Fond memories of Glendale

Enjoyed your article on Glendale and Christmas (“Sentimental shopper,” Dec.19). I’m much older, but have equally fond memories of Glendale. My wonderful grandparents lived in Atwater Village just past where Brand becomes Glendale Boulevard. I remember my “Nana” taking me on the streetcar to go shopping.

My fondest memories are of the electric trains at Sears Roebuck, the creaky, wooden floors of Woolworth’s “five and dime” and a hot roast-beef sandwich lunch at the counter; Kress’ to look for Cub Scout stuff like a pocketknife or compass, and especially getting to sit on Santa’s lap. How times have changed.

Bob Tucker

Solvang