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Hurley Optical

The gateway to Hurley Optical, Soap, Maggie's Co, and outside sitting for the Coffee Grinder.

Owned and operated by Jack Hurley, Optician

Hours: Monday-Friday: 10:00-5:00 and Saturday: 10:00-3:00

Interview with Linda Turner, Mr. Hurley's secretary.

This a watercolor painting of Hurley Optical by Dave Trichler. (Image by Ben V.)

Ben V.: How long has Hurley Optical been in business?

Mrs. Turner: Hurley Optical has been here for 13 years this May. It was previously owned by Ken Millhollin, who raised his family here in Carpinteria.

Owner Jack Hurley, and secretary, Linda Turner, outside of Hurley Optical.

B.V.: What businesses were here before it was an optical shop?

Mrs. T.: Originally, this building was the old carriage garage where they used to work on the buggies. It has not been rebuilt but has been renovated and well maintained by the Baker family, who have owned the building for many years. In years past this building has also been an art gallery, a bridal shop, and a t.v. repair shop.

B.V.: What type of customers does Hurley Optical serve?

Mrs. T: Hurley Optical makes glasses for people of all ages. Mr. Hurley makes glasses for Carpinteria school children who are referred by the local Lions Club and also by the Migrant Education Program. The Carpinteria Lions Club budgets several thousand dollars a year to provide eye exams and glasses for local children with financial needs. Hurley Optical also has a box where people can donate their old glasses. Mr. Hurley groups the donated glasses according to their prescription and the Lions Club sends them out to fulfill people's needs around the world.

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Student who created this article:
Ben V.