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The Safeway on Arrow & Juniper and the Western Auto on Sierra, both had basements. Although they were not used for retail purposes, they were designated as official "fall-out shelters"/"bomb shelters" Steve Herron As I remember both the original JC Penney (which later became Bill Logue's when Penney moved to Fontana Square) on SE corner of Valencia and Nuevo and the Coronet/King Coronet, which was right across the street, both had basements. Were they the only basements in town? Does anyone know of any others? John Does anyone remember the long mostly empty stretch of Sierra between Foothill and Neeley's corner? Going to Lytle Creek there were 4-way stops at Baseline and Highland, which also had a large blinking red light hanging over the center of the intersection. On the northeast side of that intersection there was a large produce stand. For some period it was run by the Lindsay family who at some time had one on Valley on the way to Bloomington. Another produce stand at Cedar and Slover in Bloomington is still there. The Colton "Auction" on Thursdays and Saturdays also sold a lot of produce, cheaper and fresher then grocery stores. John I never knew there was an adult bookstore there. They likely make a strategic error in locating only a couple of blocks away from City Hall and the Police. The city could have discouraged customers by just parking a police patrol car near it. I don't think Fontana has ever had anything that could pass as real bookstore of any kind as far as I can recall. John Do you remember when the adult bookstore came into the building just north of C&Js Auto Parts? That really shocked some people. It didn't last very long. Steve Herron View all memoriesEnter your name and memory in the fields below - then click "Remember". |