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The Boy From Butchertown - Hardcover

by Steven Turner
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Availability:In StockContributor:Steven TurnerPublish date:9/30/2025Pages:174
Language:EnglishPublisher:Media Literary ExcellenceISBN-13:9798893811285UPC:9798893811285Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:HistoricalSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.44 inchesWeight:0.8907Product ID:SCCFX9QP41

Part of San Francisco's pass history includes a section of The City once called "Butchertown". During the late 1800's and early 1900's this section of town along Isias Creek, was home to 24 slaughter houses. The population of this neiborhood was very diverse. Most of the adults immigrated to the United States from many of the European Country's and few spoke English. This group of new Americans worked hard for very little pay. They were tough people and had to fight for what was theirs.

Johnny Turnbull and Ricco Landucci were both born in homes on Galvez Ave the same month in 1915. They began a friendship that lasted their entire lives. They were joined by Tex and a younger Danny Cary. These four traveled through out The City and parts of Northern California. The adventures that these guys had included trips to the beach and playland, playing sandlot baseball, high school football, fishing trips, gambling in Reno, hayfights at rodeos and summers in Santa Cruz. They also fought together against big business on the waterfront during Bloody Thursday during the Strike of 1934. Enjoy their experiences and friendships that became changed on December 7 1941.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Media Literary ExcellenceISBN-13:9798893811285UPC:9798893811285Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:HistoricalSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.44 inchesWeight:0.8907Product ID:SCCFX9QP41
Turner, Steven: - The author of The Boy From Butchertown, Steven Turner, actually worked in San Francisco's Butchertown and at James Allen's and Sons's in the 1970's. It was at that time the largest meat packing establishment west of the Mississippi River. Steve did many jobs at the plant including working on the "Kill Floor" and clean up crew. Both of his brothers Bob and Paul also worked there along with their father Bob. This was a summer job for them while they were attending college.Steven went to Willamette University in Salem Oregon from 1972-1976. During his time at Willamette University, he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and played four seasons of Varsity Football. AS a player, Steve earned All Conference honors three times. After college, Steve Began a teaching and coaching career in Oregon. He taught at the middle school level and as a high school teacher for 36 years and is still coaching football as of 2025. During his football coaching career, his teams won two State Championships and assisted on two more. He coached in over 500 varsity football games. Steve was married to Mary for over 35 years and they have two sons. Robert is an Officer in The United States Marine Corp and John is a property manager in Oregon.
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