Milford, Ohio¶
Primary setting for much of AWLL1 book 1 (Birgit). Milford Exempted Village School District; see Milford Junior High School and Milford High School.
Last updated through Birgit's Story ch 2 (plus prior AWLL1.7 / FM Backstory ceiling on other rows).
Description¶
Town in southwestern Ohio (Clermont County area in canon). Adams family Milford Hills Drive until move to Overlook Drive; Main Street, Five Corners, schools. Indoor movies: Mariemont Theatre. St. Andrew's church — altar boys; Father Niemeyer guitar Mass. Deli: Andreas' Deli. Therapy: Doctor Fran Mercer office — 1019 Main Street.
Key events¶
| Series | Book | Chapter | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Birgit's Story ch 1 | July 1976 | Birgit arrives at Spencer host home (YFU) |
| 1 | 1 | Birgit's Story ch 2 | July 1976 | Downtown walk; MJHS registration; Zoo / cousins / Amy pool (Cincinnati metro day trips) |
| 1 | 1 | Birgit's Story ch 2 | 1 Aug 1976 | First Reds game (Riverfront Stadium; Reds 5–4 Padres) |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | August 1976 | Steve starts 8th grade at MJHS |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | September–December 1976 | School year, JR Journal, Reds World Series |
| 1 | 1 | 2 | May 1977 | Jennie McGrath yard-work Saturdays (home just outside town) |
| 1 | 1 | 2 | May 1977 | St. Andrew's — Steve altar boy; Jennie hires him |
| 1 | 1 | 4 | June 1977 | 8th-grade exams; class party at Chris Jones farmhouse |
| 1 | 1 | 5 | June 1977 | Birgit's farewell visit to Steve's house |
| 1 | 1 | 6 | June 1977 | School chess tournament |
| 1 | 1 | 7–11 | July 1977–Sept 1977 | Andreas' Deli employment |
| 1 | 1 | 10 | August 1977 | Adams move to Overlook Drive |
| 1 | 1 | 11 | September 1977 | 9th grade at MJHS |
| 1 | 1 | 39 | May 25, 1978 | Steve session at Mercer office with Bethany |
| FM | Backstory 1 | — | Nov 9, 1961 | Sadie Hawkins sock hop; Frisch's Big Boy; Brandon Ave / Lila Ave school (Fran Sorkin) |
| FM | Backstory 2 | — | Nov 9, 1961 | Ben Franklin five-and-dime sundaes (Sam Mercer); Klondyke / Overlook parking |
| FM | Backstory 3 | — | Nov 10, 1961 | Veterans Day parade (library → Five Corners → Greenlawn → school field); Grace Church invite (VFW) |
| FM | Backstory 4 | — | Nov 11, 1961 | Girls' Cincinnati dept-store shopping; Skyline Chili Glenway (Price Hill) |
| FM | Backstory 5–6 | — | Nov 18–19, 1961 | Frisch's Big Boy Route 50; Hi-Way 28 drive-in (The Parent Trap); new high school site (Wolfpen / Route 131); Graeter's date approved |
| 1 | 7 | 1–3 | May–June 1982 | Alan Blanchard death and funeral; Kara one-year Chicago deferral |
| 1 | 7 | 13 | July 4, 1982 | Adams pool party |
| 1 | 7 | 42 | Dec 24, 1982 | Spencer Christmas Eve — Kara breaks engagement; Steve leaves Milford |
Key people¶
| Person | Context | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Mark Adams (Steve) | Resident; MJHS | Adams_Stephen.md |
| Birgit Elizabeth Andersson | YFU student | Andersson_Birgit.md |
| Ray Charles Adams | Resident; businesses | Adams_Ray.md |
| Jennie McGrath | Widow; yard-work employer | McGrath_Jennie.md |