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 Not just anyone would buy a town, until
Tortilla Flat cast its spell over Alvin and
Pam Ross. In 1998 the Ross' visited friends who
were was staying at
Tortilla Flat. When Alvin and Pam heard that
Tortilla Flat was for sale, they jumped at the chance to own
the town.
Alvin farmed in Indiana all of his life, as
his father and father's father did. But,
Alvin always had a dream of doing something
different. Pam, with her adventurous soul,
was ready for a change as well, so they
packed up and headed west.
Although Tortilla Flat became home to the
Ross' they return to Indiana every spring
and fall to help their son, Kenneth with
their farm.
Owning a town and running a restaurant has
been quite a change for the
Ross family.
Although Tortilla Flat will always remain
the same, improvements are sprouting up
everywhere. Summer visitors are now able to
cool off with the new air conditioning that was installed in the restaurant and country
store.
Tortilla Flat celebrated its official
centennial in the fall of 2004. To
commemorate the 100 year milestone, the
school house building at the end of town,
was converted into a museum. Several of the
past owners contributed to the information
the museum now has on display.
Alvin and Pam's sunny personalities surely
enhanced the friendly atmosphere of Tortilla
Flat. Having
a helping family gives Pam the opportunity
to return to Indiana and spend time with her
children and grandchildren. Living in the
Tonto National Forest has had added benefits
for Alvin, who is able to enjoy his passion
for hunting and fishing.
Present day
Tortilla Flat has all the charm and flavor
of the "Real Old West". Precisely the
atmosphere owners Alvin
&
Pam Ross want
to perpetuate.
Alvin and Pam are proud to be added
to the list of Tortilla Flat owners of the
past. His time here has surely been life
changing, and he will always have fond
memories of Tortilla Flat. |
