We asked you to share your stories, memories, or favorite things about Langston Boulevard with us. Here is what we heard!
The community shared stories phase of the Langston Boulevard Zine has now closed. Thank you to everyone who shared with us!
With one truck, one employee and a small storefront on Langston Boulevard, Meyer H. Sharlin started selling electrical supplies in 1940. In 1947, the company moved to its current headquarters at 5053 Langston Boulevard, which at the time was one-third the size of the current building. Still family-owned and -operated, Dominion Electric has been a landmark establishment for over 80 years. Many customers have fond memories of visiting the showroom with their parents as children.
Learn more about the history of Dominion Electric Supply Co.
Scenes from the pottery studio at Lee Arts Center from over the years.
Workshop with Julia Galloway
Sculpture by Lee Arts Center Member
Helene Vonnegut Creating Garden Lantern
Martin Karsher Loading Gas Kiln
Gas Kiln Loaded
Garden Lantern by Helene Vonnegut
Workshop with Lana Turner
Stacy Snyder Kiln Club Workshop
Artist Peggy Nigon has taken many memorable workshops at Lee Arts Center, such as one on precious metal clay. Clay made of precious metal and a binder is worked like hand-built clay. When fired in the kiln, the binder is burnt out and only the metal remains.
Photo courtesy of Peggy Nigon
Courtesy of Cinda Berry