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CHRISTMAS

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CHRISTMAS. For city residents, Christmas as a child meant traveling downtown to see the window displays at large department stores, meeting Santa, and possibly watching a parade.

The following pictures recall those memories.

Rosheks
Washington Park. Photo courtesy: Earl Lester
Washington Park. Photo courtesy: Earl Lester
Washington Park.
Santa in Roshek's window. Photo courtesy: Earl Lester
Roshek's window displays. Photo courtesy: Earl Lester
Christmas parade. Photo courtesy: Earl Lester
Roshek's displays. Photo courtesy: Earl Lester