Interview 2: Cecil Hill, Sr.

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Photo of Cecil Hill, Sr. of Havre de Grace, MD

Cecil Hill, Sr. (b) 8/10/1940

interviewed 2016: One of the exciting aspects of getting these interviews is that you always learn something unique about a person.

Cecil loved growing up in Havre de Grace and really enjoys sharing the highlights from his childhood. His memory of details is outstanding – right down to phone numbers when they were 3 and 4 digits.

I guess I remember 554 Bourbon Street where I was raised. I remember riding a 2-wheel bike, when I learned how to ride a Roadmaster bike, on Bourbon Street. There were no curbs and gutters on either side of the street. You just rode down a path in the center of the street. A car would come by and another car would come by.

from Cecil Hill Sr interview

Cecil Hill Sr. shares a part of his career path that absolutely blew me away. It also proves that if we live a long life, we will have a number of twists and turns along the way.

This is only an excerpt. The 50-minute full-length audio has even more details. Plus, I hope to interview him again. Enjoy this interview.

Warmly, Ellie

LAFAYETTE TRAIL

Brochure pdf download

DISTRIX - mobile app
The Lafayette Trail App narrates the history of the City through the voices of famous citizens as you view their homes and businesses.  Meet residents from the past and see current and historic photos.  The tour is approximately 3 miles long, with 37 stops covering 57 properties.

  1. Download the Distrx app from your phone’s app store (Distx for Android / Distrx for iPhone) or access the QR code on the rack card (available at the Visitor Center at 450 Pennington Ave.)
  2. Ensure your Bluetooth and Location are turned on by checking under Settings at the 3 bars.
  3. Open the Distrx app which should take you directly to Havre de Grace.  If not, tap on 3 bars and “DISTRICTS.”
  4. Tap “Tours” and then “Lafayette Trail” to get started.

The Lafayette Trail is a self-guided tour of Historic Havre de Grace. The trail is a continuous 3-mile loop through the City indicated by sidewalk markings and “Walk the Lafayette Trail” signs posted along the way. You will see blue numbered medallions embedded in the sidewalk. These denote properties in the Lafayette trail brochure available at the Visitor Center, 450 Pennington Ave.

 

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