Mi Familia in The Heights
By Larry Tellez Neria
I grew up in my great, historic,community BOYLE HEIGHTS . In the year 1960 , Growing up in the heights was so comfortable like walking with my mom down Soto st to Brooklyn Ave in the late 60s, early 70s A and after shopping at Reeves Show Store ,Thirftys, National Dollar, ect .We would stop to eat ethier at THE CUP on Wabash & Soto or at George’s Burgers on Brooklyn Ave. Yes I’m 3rd generation in California My dad & mom were born here in Boyle Heights , My Grand father grew up in Boyle Heights as well in the late 20s .So did my Dad at Mission Rd area ,Mom on Morengo & Lord st she attended Bridge st school in the late 40s & early 50s before the freeways. Thank You for reading my family back ground. God Bless.
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Thanks for sharing your family history in Boyle Heights, Larry!
Love your story Mr. Larry Neria Tellez
I also was born and raised in Boyle Heights since 1961, so many great memories in this side of the bridges, God Bless you