Emmett Shelton, Sr. (1905-2000) is the Original Developer of Westlake Hills.  In this Episode, Emmett tells stories of his partnership with Sterling Holloway and putting in Toro Canyon Road and paving extensions of Westlake Drive. Emmett and his wife Joyce worked with Malcolm Fox to develop the Fast Fox and Slow Turtle Subdivisions. They had to fight the city over their 1 acre minimum lot size. 
The Shelton's won and the community benefited.

Music: Daddy's Dream by Emmett's Son Polk Shelton

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Stories told by Emmett Shelton / compiled and submitted by Cynthia Shelton.