Family History Tidbit (WOW factor included free of charge)

My grandfather and I are on the road (I broke my promise to not post anything[:$] during vacation, but who can help it?) and were going through Whitefish Bay, Wisc. We thought we would stop by his old house on Wilson Ave. It turns out (as he told me) that when he lived there ('60-‘62?) his house was right across the street from where William K. Walthers’ son lived! What a great neighboor to have! He also lived about 500’ from 10 C&NW Commuter trains daily whizzing by at 60+ mph, and the occasional Electroliner. (Best electric MU ever in service!)

Acela, Over and out!

OK, thats just not fair!!!

from, Gabe

Was it Bruce Walthers (who took over the family business) or another son??

Milwaukee area has some interesting coincidences like that, IIRC Al Kalmbach’s garage was across the alley from the garage where the first Harley-Davidson was built.