None of the trailers had air conditioning, but they were designed with large windows to let in the fresh air. Slowly, Trailer Estates filled with homes, many occupied by full-time residents. Children would catch the bus at the corner of Florida Blvd and Can- ada Blvd.
and down the roads to admire the festively decorat- ed trailers, each vying to outdo the other with lights and homemade decorations. At the end of the last road, Santa would be there, handing out candy canes — a joyful tradition that continues today. If you’re lucky enough to live in Trailer Estates, then you’re lucky enough. It’s my pleasure to be part of this colorful maga- zine. Join us each month as we share a bit of TE history. Over the past 22 years, I’ve collected many stories and pieces of our park’s past and inter- viewed several third-generation owners. If you or someone you know comes across Trailer Estates memorabilia, please don’t throw it out. Instead, call me — Sandy — at 317-417- 3779, and I’ll happily add your donation to the collection housed in Mark’s Hall.
Letter from Editor Letter from the Editor: Full - page letter with a small headshot of you to add a personal touch. Visuals: Consider placing a subtle background image, like a faded version of the marina, to keep the design connected to the cover. Candy Corman, who grew up in TE, shared with me that life in the community was all about family and children. She fondly remembered the annual Christmas parties, which are also my earliest mem- ories of TE. My grandparents would drive us up Photography Credit Excerpts from Trail R News Magazine March 1960 By Sandy Anderson Spence, Park Resident and Historian
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