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Post by sidradel on Sept 24, 2004 22:27:51 GMT -5
I hope you guys can help me. Just like all of you, I'm a huge Carpenters fan and am always interested in seeing places that relate to the Carpenters life. I live a few miles from KC & RC's old stomping grounds in Downey, so I'm very lucky to have access to alot. I've been to Newville, Lubec, Downey Community Hospital, the Bob's Big Boy (now Carrows), and others. What I can't find is the Close to You and We Only Just Begun apartments. I'd love to see them, so if anyone has an address, I would be very grateful.
Thanks guys!
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Post by BethMosior on Sept 25, 2004 1:13:17 GMT -5
Welcome Sidradel, I don't know my self of where the apartment's are but I know that on the web site Leadsister.com they have all that info. plus photo's of the apartment's, and also Rick Henry might know also, hope that helps some   |
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Post by sidradel on Sept 25, 2004 3:22:44 GMT -5
Thanks alot Beth!
I'm happy to be around such fine people like yourself who recognize great talent and appreciate the peace the Carpenters music bring to our sometimes hectic lives.
I will check on the info you so kindly gave.
My deepest gratitude.
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Post by Rick Henry on Sept 25, 2004 8:36:42 GMT -5
Hi sidradel
The apatment complexes are named CLOSE TO YOU and ONLY JUST BEGUN. They are located in Downey, California and are across the street from each other.
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Post by beaner on Sept 25, 2004 18:46:58 GMT -5
Dave,
Their address in New Haven was 55 Hall Street.
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Post by Rick Henry on Sept 25, 2004 20:20:57 GMT -5
Hey Dave thanks for the info.
Here's the info from the apartments link:
Close To You Apartments
8356 5th St
Downey, CA ZipCode Phone: (562) 923-8883
Oddly the Only Just Begun apartment complex is not listed.
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Post by sidradel on Sept 26, 2004 4:08:46 GMT -5
Thanks Rick and Dave for the great info. I owe you guys big time, as well as Beth. I'm very happy to be here and truly appreciate the warm welcome I've received. It's great to be in a place where we don't have to be ashamed of loving real "from the heart" music, and not just the mainstream dribble that's shoved down our throats all the time. The Carpenters music has been unfairly critizised as fluff, and it is our mission to show the world the beauty that was the Carpenters. Not just the music and the legacy, but also the human faces and hearts that created it. Our friend Bob D., who looks down from those high rocky mountains in the sky said the narrowminded would not let the Carps into the R&R hall of fame. In this, Bob, I trully hope you we're wrong. Let's all show them the light.
Thanks again from a grateful, excited guy on his way to 5th street.
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Post by beaner on Sept 26, 2004 6:58:28 GMT -5
You are very welcome Dave. Do a little reflecting for me too okay. I know one of Karen's best friends was her next door neighbor too. She, of course, does not live there anymore but I'm not sure if her parents are still around. I can't remember there last name but I think it was an Italian name. She was interviewed on one of the documentaries on PBS.
Good luck in your travels!
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Post by Federico Cruz on Sept 26, 2004 7:44:30 GMT -5
Hello, sidradel!.
You are very welcome!
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Post by enigma on Sept 26, 2004 10:36:42 GMT -5
sidradel Welcome to the forum I think your gonna love it here I know I do!   |
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Post by beaner on Sept 26, 2004 17:12:02 GMT -5
Good idea, Dave! When I visited Downey in 1984, I wouldn't have found out as much as I did if I didn't ask questions. I stopped a mailman and he directed me to the Carpenter family home on Newville Ave. He said it was quite a popular place cause Agnes Carpenter would always have Santa and his reindeer along the top of the roof and attracted a lot of lookers just for that reason alone. Also, when I went to the Methodist church, the caretaker was there and I started to talk with him and before I knew it, he showed me the inside of the church where the funeral took place and was telling me how long the funeral procession was, etc.
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Post by sidradel on Sept 27, 2004 23:37:49 GMT -5
Hey guys, how's everybody. I got to visit the apartments yesterday, thanks to all of you. I was very excited, since it was very difficult for me to find the address until you guys so graciously helped me out. They are very nice and, just like you said, they are across the street from each other. Being in town, I decided to visit the old Gemco building on Florence Ave.. Does anybody remember Gemco? Anyways, I heard somewhere that this particular Gemco was where Karen was to go shopping the day she died. I don't know if this is true, but I'm sure Rick would know(hopefully). It was a great experience and I'm happy I could share it with you. I did want to comment on my last post where I refered to our friend John as Bob. I'm sorry Johnny, you must be hating me right now(lol). I was with my brother Bob at the time, and in my excitement, I typed his name instead. Wait it gets worse. My brother told me that Bob D. was or is the actor who played Gilligan!!! What a gaffe!!! Oh well. What's written is written and I know you guys get it. I hope you guys had a good laugh. Thanks and I hope to talk more later.
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Post by BethMosior on Sept 27, 2004 23:52:28 GMT -5
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WOW 