Across the street from the bustle of Spokane's Riverfront Park, at number 252 N Howard Street, stands Boo Radley's amazing gift shop. Named after the character who collected all sorts of things in Harper Lee's book To Kill A Mockingbird, the Boo Radley shop, never fails to amaze nor amuse! In fact, you will probably find things you never thought you had to have, and...spend more time than you realize!
Voted 'Spokane's Best' in different categories for several years running (and we can see why!). Boo Radley's is a tickle to the imagination! Where else could you possibly find vintage lunch boxes, chocolate covered ants, eyebrow-raising bumper stickers, laugh-out-loud baby shower cards, or tattoo inspired embroidery patterns?!
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Somewhere near mile marker 270 off of I-80 Eastbound, not far from Wilton, Iowa, is a rest area devoted entirely to the idea of how quilts aided fugitve slaves in the Underground Railroad and whether or not you agree with the story, it makes for an interesting and unexpected foray into the world of quilting history, in a very unusual locale. These are my photos of a late October 2008 visit. Enjoy... (click any photo to enlarge)
The main building of the rest area designed by David B Dahlquist of Des Moines, Iowa, resembles an old train depot. There are quilt blocks along the front walls made of tile and are part of the Underground Railroad "code" used by Quakers and other abolishionists in Cedar County, Iowa to tell escaping slaves (since many could not read or write) which houses were "safe" or which direction to go...
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A beautiful late summer day, when the sun is bright, is great for a walk in the Farmer's Market. I love the smells, sounds, and sights: (click on any photo to enlarge)
Beautiful squashes and gourds...
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