Franz, Margaret "Peg"
This interview was recorded on April 10th, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona and it covers the following themes:
b. 1934
Family background in Wisconsin. Move to Tucson in 1958 to take over a wholesale garden supply business with husband and in-laws at the defunct Diamond T Ranch.
First impressions of Tucson. Moving to far east side near Houghton and 22nd.
Changes in plant wholesale business. Summer in Tucson.
Life on the far east side: sending children to small, rural school in Vail in early 1960s. Corona de Tucson, horseback riding, Saguaro National Monument.
Sale of family business to larger chain. Selling gardening hardgoods.
Growth of Tucson and perceived decline in friendliness.
Rocking K ranch development.
Rezoning for the All Faiths Memorial Park. Wells and water use.
Traffic.
Calvert’s Saguaro Corners Restaurant.