Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) Original Developer of Westlake Hills tells of developing Westlake Drive from the current corner of Redbud Trail, North to Lakeshore Addition dating back to 1920.
Even before Westlake Drive and Redbud Trail were thru, Emmett got a contract with a Professor McCorkell on 50 acres on the mountain top overlooking the Corner for $3k cash. When the Prof sold years later he got 50% per year increase.
Getting to the lake was a challenge negotiating the terrain, sloughs and original lot ownerships. Emmett closes this Episode with a tale about old time bootleggers
Music: "Daddy's Dream" by Polk Shelton, Emmett's son
For maps and other info check out our Facebook page: Our Westlake
Stories told by Emmett Shelton / compiled and submitted by Cynthia Shelton.
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