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Dream Town
Yesterday, LAist interviewed Michelle Markel, author of "Dream Town." Rick Reese illustrated the book. Her story begins with a young boy saying "When my nana told me where she came from, I didn't believe it. I was slipping on my snow boots to go outside.
"Did you play in the snow when you were a kid? I asked her.
"We didn't have snow," she said
"No snow?" I said. What about fall. Did the leaves turn gold and red?"
"No. Where I came from, sometimes it was cool, sometimes it was warm."
"That sounds boring," I said
"Boring? I was never bored...I lived in Dream Town."
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What are some LA structures that you would include in your version of "Dream Town"? Photo links encouraged.
The book includes a nifty album of photos showing each of the landmarks mentioned in the story and includes the LA Conservancy's web addres. Pick up a copy of "Dream House" and see if you can spot
The Spadena House (aka Witches House) on Walden Dr
Muffler Man on Sherman Way in Van Nuys
Randy's Donuts on Manchester in Inglewood
The Brown Derby, Wilshire Blvd location
The Pup Cafe on Washington Blvd in Culver City
The Tamale in Montebello
Tiny Naylors
Pan Padicif Auditorium
Coca-cola Bldg
LAX Theme Building
Samsone Tire Factory
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