I have written recently that the market for Allentown memorabilia was closing fast. With so many new comers to the area, and the graying of the old timers, those interested in acquiring such objects are far and few between. Nostalgia is a different story. The internet allows former Allentonians to remember
the good old days. In Allentown's case, many feel that the expression is unfortunately very true. Shown above is the first mayor for life, Joe Daddona, with Willie Restum. Willie was a nationally known sax player, who never forgot his Allentown roots in the Syrian 6th ward. Adding to this
blast from the past, is Willie wearing the Allentown All American City tee-shirt. This post was for the subset, born in Allentown before 1960.
reprinted from November of 2013
They say his favorite saying was “Do it because it’s right” his Harrison Morton class motto
ReplyDeleteMy father Andrew Lake for Mayor Daddona at the water shed he retired from the city in the 80s . I liked Joe I remember many of times he would sit at out table and eat and he had me over to his home as well.
ReplyDeleteI remember Willie playing the sax at thefestival at the Harrison Morton playground
ReplyDeleteI always loved this picture. Thanks for posting it again. I know when Mayor Joe was in office, but any idea the year it was taken?
ReplyDeleteI knew the mayor from my Jaycee connection days and heard Willie in my teens , they were great Ambassadors for Allentown!! Miss them both!
ReplyDeleteI first met Willie at a Muhlenberg College event. I didn't know he was an alum.
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