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Once Upon Dickson: An Illustrated History, 1868-2000

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It's great to see a book like this in print. I snapped it up immediately when I saw a copy in Barnes and Noble. Every page is a trip down memory lane for those of us who ever visited Dickson Street, past or present. But, I must say, I'm somewhat disappointed that so many of the facts are wrong (For example, ROTC didn't convert a laundry into a restaurant--that had already been done by the restaurateurs who opened the Ark) and that the editing is so sloppy (my name is misspelled and missing from the index; plus I inherit a new partner for 42nd Street). Couldn't somebody have just asked the relevant parties? Some of us are still alive. Also, what was the name of the ice cream shop next to Metcalfe's in the '70s? Wappell and Simpson are to be congratulated on their monumental attempt at recreating the past. They even mention the Wall! I just hope the book survives into a second edition with all the errors corrected.

This book was a Christmas present for my parents who actually lived on Dickson street, Fayetteville, Arkansas back in the 1950's. They absolutely love the book and have relived many memories from those days. This book was really great with lots of photos and detailed history of the street over the many years. They even found the doctor that delivered my brother over 50 years ago in this book. I know my parents are very pleased! It's a great read for anyone interested in this historical street in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

I spent many summers on Scott Street, and just across from Jug Wheeler and one block over from Dixon. I worked briefly one semester at Dixie Radio repairing appliances, radios and TV's. I also recall walking down to the RR station to see the "Wheels go round", although later when it was a diesel engine it wasn't quite as great. Mother was a friend of Morris Collier (Drug Store) and always stopped by to visit. We went to Wholesome Bread Store for bread and to the post office for savings stamps during WWII. I also recall Bloody Mary and the beer garden. Earlier I had saved a pigeon and the owner promised me all the grapes I could eat from his grape arbor. I recall fixing a juke box at a fraternity house across from the University. Also my name is on the U of AR sidewalk (up from Dixon) twice, my Father's is on at 1931, Aunt Ruth's on in '44 as I recall. We went to the Presbyterian Church on Dixon. I walked downtown to the Square and to one of the three theaters there up Dixon. It was quite a nostalgic visit to Dixon in the book.