What a great piece of history, Vivia Strang, thanks for sharing!
Mr. Gittner opened the Pioneer Cycle Co., one of the first bicycle shops in Arizona Territory. He hunted and prospected with the Maricopa Tribe, homesteaded a 360- acre parcel of land, built a brick house, and developed a granite quarry near South Mountain.
Source: Phoenix history: Bike shop owner Charles Gittner died
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I would love to know more about this man and his family.
Hi, Diane, thanks for reading. I’ve reached out to the writer because I’d like to know more, too!
My father Fred was one of the two twins. I will provide as much info as I can remember however my memory has failed me but hope to be of help. The picture you posted was the first picture I have ever seen of my grandfather.