Escalante, Eddie

This interview was recorded on September 11th, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona. Barbara Escalante was also present an offers some comments in the recording as well. The oral history covers the following themes:

b. 1971 

  • Relocation of Garcia’s Cleaners to 22nd Street because of Urban Renewal. Family stories of downtown Tucson prior to Urban Renewal. 

  • Concerns about getting relocated again because of potential widening of 22nd. 

  • A description of Garcia’s Cleaners when it had first moved to 22nd. 

  • Changes in Tucson and relationships with customers over decades. 

  • Challenge of COVID-19 epidemic. 

  • Chemicals and changes in safety regulation. 

  • Eddie’s experience working at Garcia’s since childhood, learning from grandfather. 

  • The rise of credit cards. Impact of computers. Other changes. 

  • Challenges of doing business in Tucson. 

Aengus Anderson