And then Sammy Pierce took over, My father and his friends were all friends of his. When Sammy moved from Monrovia to San Gabriel, he opened up a store on San Gabriel Blvd, and bought the House across the street. The Indian Motorcycles from 1963ish to 1973 were built at 712 E Fairview Ave, San Gabriel, he then rolled them across the street to the showroom.
My Father Bought his House during the divorce and we ran our business there for 40 years til he passed and I sold it last year. Yep I sat in the Indian Motorcycles Office every day for 40 years. Both Garages out back was the production line.
And for a little more trivia, after Sammy closed up a young man moved in and took over the place next door also, he was an up and coming High Performance Engine Builder trying to make a name for himself. His name was Gale Banks.
I knew both of these people.
Very cool story.
Thanks for sharing.