Until 65 years later, when contractors discovered a hidden space behind a crumbled wall in the bathroom during renovations. Under a mountain of dust, in what used to be a closet, lay a withered burgundy wallet, frozen in time. From there, Plaza Theatre owner Chris Escobar said he was determined to return the wallet to the family. The wallet was “chock full of history,” Escobar said, giving him a good starting point to find its owner’s family. Escobar recruited his wife Nicole, who he calls an “internet sleuth,” to track down the owner of the wallet.

Source: CNN December 24, 2023 03:17 UTC