Growing Up in Southern Maryland

BakeMyFish

BakeMyFish

Humorous Observations
I always enjoyed the beaches on the Chesapeake before everyone went to Ocean City; North Beach, Mayo, Beverly, Chesapeake, Bay Ridge, etc. They were all fun. There were nets to keep out the jelly fish, and the water was calmer, so you could spend more time in the water without being tossed around so much. Of course the boardwalks weren't anything like Ocean City, but for a kid they were great. I always liked coming home with that smell of the beach. :yahoo:
 
Old Timer

Old Timer

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greyhound said:
I remember the Wigwam before it was Wall's Bakery. Does anyone remember Gino's in Shoppers World shopping center.
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Walls was on Old Washington Road before it moved to the Wigwam. My father used to take me there every Sunday to pick up donuts. It was about where Cheseldine's is now. Tri-County Federal Savings and Loan (now Community Bank) was in a tiny little building across the road from there.

Who could forget the Gino Giant - the sauce was much better than a Big Mac's sauce! My sister worked at the Burger King when it first opened - she kept me supplied with colorful little plastic tubes that went over the spokes on my bicycle.
 
BakeMyFish

BakeMyFish

Humorous Observations
Old Timer said:
Walls was on Old Washington Road before it moved to the Wigwam. My father used to take me there every Sunday to pick up donuts. It was about where Cheseldine's is now. Tri-County Federal Savings and Loan (now Community Bank) was in a tiny little building across the road from there.

Who could forget the Gino Giant - the sauce was much better than a Big Mac's sauce! My sister worked at the Burger King when it first opened - she kept me supplied with colorful little plastic tubes that went over the spokes on my bicycle.
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Here's a link Gino's Hamburgers from my Blog. There are links to other sites, like Burger Chef, Red Barn, Little Tavern, White Tower, Howard Johnson's, etc. Just click on the pictures in the side bar if you visit.
 
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OldHillcrestGuy

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BakeMyFish said:
I always enjoyed the beaches on the Chesapeake before everyone went to Ocean City; North Beach, Mayo, Beverly, Chesapeake, Bay Ridge, etc. They were all fun. There were nets to keep out the jelly fish, and the water was calmer, so you could spend more time in the water without being tossed around so much. Of course the boardwalks weren't anything like Ocean City, but for a kid they were great. I always liked coming home with that smell of the beach. :yahoo:
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Spent many a weekend at one of the above mentioned beaches, Mom loved going to the beach. I remember when Bay Ridge put the pool in, people would get there early so they could get a picnic table up on the wooded hiilside. I remember Beverely Beach because of the game arcade where you could, put your nickels and dimes onto the various machines and try to get a prize.
After several of the above beaches started to decline Breezy Point Beach became one of our families favorite. I remember finally being old enough to play the slots at Breezy and then the next year slots were banned, only got to play them for less then a year.
Coming from Hillcrest it seemed to take hours to get to the bay beaches.:lmao: back in the days, most roads were single lane back then.
 
SeptemberLady

SeptemberLady

Brown-Eyed Girl
farmcats said:
Salad Bowl under the liquor store in District Heights across from DHVFD.
Clinton Inn Yep!!
How about Sam's Crabhouse in Clinton.
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Yes, I and friends use to go to Sam's frequently. Didn't they also have a bar and dance area, with a band? I sort of remember there was bands there at night. This was back in the late 70's?

I worked briefly at Clinton Inn part-time, with a co-worker (Jackie) from a full-time job. She convinced me that I would make great tips waitressing. I think I could only handle it for a couple of nights...wasn't for me. Those were the days!!
 
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ItalianScallion

Harley Rider
SeptemberLady said:
Yes, I and friends use to go to Sam's frequently. Didn't they also have a bar and dance area, with a band? I sort of remember there was bands there at night. This was back in the late 70's?
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Sam Genua, another Uncle in ma familia! Did you know Sam? Boy those Italians had it all back then, eh? Barber shops, crab houses, deli's, what's next? :lmao:
 
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vegmom

Bookseller Lady
BakeMyFish said:
Where did you live in the 60s? I grew up in capitol Heights. Went to Central High School. Lived in Suitland, District Heights, Forestville. Did you wear Banlon shirts and Chucks?
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Where did you live in District Heights/Forestville?

Both of my parents grew up there and I lived there with my grandmother until we moved here 20 years ago.
 
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vegmom

Bookseller Lady
otter said:
Who remembers Oakland Inn?
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Is that the place over near Lowery Medical Center?

We used to eat there all the time.

Edit: oops, that was the Shady Oak I was thinking about.

I'm remembering the long vinyl covered benches and plexiglass partitions at Lowery. My gradmother had to get allergy shots and the wait was always forever.......
 
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vegmom

Bookseller Lady
BakeMyFish said:
My sister Graduated from Suitland in 1972. Did you know Jackie Lambert? I graduated from Central in 68. Did you know Billy Winters?
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Your sister would have graduated with my mother then.

This thread proves what a small world it really is.

Billie Winters- did he live over on Roslyn Ave ? We lived next door to some Winters.
 
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vegmom

Bookseller Lady
papoose said:
was the Zayre's in Allentown Mall? I seem to recall a Chesapeake Bay Seafood House and something else across from it. Another food place but I cannot remember the name of it.
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I remember shopping at that Zayres and Bradlees on Allentown Road growing up. We also got groceries at Cooks/Magruders and ate at the Bob's Big Boy.

I think the Andrews Manor movie theater was turned into an autoparts store. I still hit thrift stores up around that area.
 
BakeMyFish

BakeMyFish

Humorous Observations
vegmom said:
Your sister would have graduated with my mother then.

This thread proves what a small world it really is.

Billie Winters- did he live over on Roslyn Ave ? We lived next door to some Winters.
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I'm not sure where Billy Winters lived. I knew him from sports and knew he went to and played for Suitland.

My sister's name is Gwendy Phillips, maybe your Mom knew her. I think she was a cheerleader, but when she was going to High School, I was in the service. Gwendy is a Warrant Officer in the Army. She's married to a serious golfer and lives in NC now, near Ft. Bragg.
 
BakeMyFish

BakeMyFish

Humorous Observations
vegmom said:
Where did you live in District Heights/Forestville?

Both of my parents grew up there and I lived there with my grandmother until we moved here 20 years ago.
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In District Heights we lived in the apartments that are now called Valleybrook, but I was only about 5 then. Then when I came back from the service my wife and kids and I lived with my parents in Surrey Square for a short time before we moved to Suitland.
 
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ItalianScallion

Harley Rider
ynot said:
Sam Habib owned Sam's Crabhouse in Clinton.
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He was a family friend of our family too. Did you know Vito, Busty or Sam Genua? They were involved in the running of the place for a while. I think it was before Habib was there if I remember correctly.
 
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ynot

New Member
ItalianScallion said:
He was a family friend of our family too. Did you know Vito, Busty or Sam Genua? They were involved in the running of the place for a while. I think it was before Habib was there if I remember correctly.
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I was and still am very good friends with his niece Louise.
 
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