named for Tom's friend Micky Curran. On October 24, 1930, Tom recorded a visit from
Micky Curran: "First met Micky at the Tom Boy Mine, Telluride, Colorado in 1894." The
fence and saguaro are part of Tiny Links golf course, built by Dr. C. L. McKee. The side
door to the Green Lantern on "College Street" in the above picture was a convenient
entrance for the miniature golf course office. Tom's diary for January 20, 1930; "The
minature golf course will use the coffee shop for a recreation room and office." The golf
course was closed by October 1, 1930 because a lack of patrons due to competion from
several other courses. TKM
to paint a landscape; I looked over the wall and painted the College Shop, "College Street"
and former College Ice Cream building. (None Nicer Creamery had leased it starting in 1933.)
August 28, 1952, I took the painting to show Mrs. Marshall. I was pleased that she gave
constructive criticism to me. After my visit, she wrote in her diary, "Patricia called and we
discussed her picture. I think she was convinced of my criticisim. Her line perspective was
perfect but her surface perspective was very faulty. Hope I convinced her. Unfortunately,
her professor had made no criticism." I thought, "How long ago it was that she studied
perspective and had art lessons, how wonderful she can remember so many things!" PPS
A magneto lever on the steering wheel provided the initial spark. My father used
it for deliveries. TKM
exuberant personality typical of a Fox Terrier, he had more enthusiasm than good
judgement; diary entries by Tom and Louise often mention Micky's adventures. TKM
future site of the Arizona Historical Society is on the right. In 1990 only the street lamps
are the same. TKM
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