Re: James A West - Suitland Tractor Company
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James A West - Suitland Tractor Company
Charlie Zuck 12/30/13
From Wikipedia on Suitland, MD:
Property owned by James West and Joseph Friday, located near the current intersection of Swann and Silver Hill Roads, was used as an airfield from 1938 to 1941. Named "Skyhaven" by a local student who won the naming contest sponsored by West and Friday, Skyhaven Airfield hosted a flying club that served 20 small planes, including Wacos, Great Lakes, and Pipers.
Also this - you might try to find the book mentioned:
In 1975, local historian Darlene Norton was elected to draft a local history of the township in preparation for Suitland's centennial celebration. A History of Suitland, Maryland, 1867-1976 (1976) includes a detailed history of early residents, businesses, land purchases, and the development of Suitland civic, public, and private enterprises.
Sandra
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Re: James A West - Suitland Tractor Company
Charlie Zuck 5/09/14