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James Abbott mural detail, McCleary, Washington

Postcard - Chicago, Illinois

"The Stevens, Chicago. 'America's Grand Hotel.' Located in the very heart of the city on Chicago's famous Michigan Boulevard overlooking Grant Park and the Lake. The Stevens occupies Chicago's finest hotel location preferred by vacation, pleasure, business travelers."

ca. 1930.

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James Abbott mural, old Rhodes Grocery, McCleary, Washington

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I figured out that in east Grays Harbor County only about a third or fourth of the murals originally painted by James Abbott still remain from his whirlwind visual blitz in this neck of the woods throughout the 1990s.

One of the largest surviving works of Mr. Abbott can be found on the east wall of the old Rhodes Grocery in McCleary, Washington. I spent some time using my cheap phone photo skills to capture this work and the other graphics he left on this building.

In this particular case, James Abbott went crazy. He painted on all four sides of the structure, sometimes in places where the public couldn't really see very well. So far as I can ascertain, this place is his last surviving graphic presence in McCleary. So I recorded what is left of it before it gets erased.

Where is Alice, the Hairy Girl?

From the Seattle Daily News, Jan. 6, 1906

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A mural in the Beehive Retirement Center by Patti Lee

McCleary, Washington

Meeting Notes, Sept. 2013

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Abandoned work shed

Mox Chehalis Road

Grays Harbor County, Washington

An Ancestor of Yosemite Sam

From the Weekly Leader (Port Townsend, Wash.) Oct. 7, 1897

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Fairy tale stump next to the Executive Mansion

Olympia, Washington

Chrissie Hynde Sings Bacharach

Baby It's You/Message From Michael

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Staircase in the Washington State Executive Mansion

Olympia, Washington

Morty Comix # 2652

Morty Comix # 2652 was sent to Buzz Buzzizyk in Butler, PA. Buzz himself supplied the paper, already cut and folded, and challenged me to get off my butt and draw some more. Buzz has permission to enhance them and distribute them as he sees fit. So you can probably expect to get some updates on what happens to these little guys as time passes.

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Detail of James Abbott mural in Elma, Washington showing the wear of the elements on the paint, plus the cute baby seal that somehow found its way into a logging camp picture.

Postcard - Sandpoint, Idaho

"Sandpoint, Idaho. Sandpoint is located at the northwest end of Lake Pend Oreille. This area is noted for its record size Kamloops Trout and is a family vacation paradise. Schweitzer Ski Bowl provides great skiing and the 43.2 mile lake affords 9 acres of public beach."

Early 1960s?

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Portland, Oregon

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The Flying Lizards Sing Bacharach

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What's New, Pussycat?

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Derelict theater, Chehalis, Washington

Morty Comix # 2651

Morty Comix # 2651 was rolled into a tube and placed in a hole in a brick in a parking garage ventilator opening, Portland, Oregon

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Chehalis, Washington

Postcard - Sandpoint, Idaho

"Graced by Lake Pend Oreille in front and the Selkirk Mtns. beyond, Sandpoint's matchless setting is a natural magnet for tourists and natives alike. The Long Bridge enters from the south near the popular City Beach (right center). Schweitzer Ski Basin, at aupper right, basks in the summer sun having already sent its abundant snowfall to the lake, via Sand Creek, through this picturesque city. Lumbering and pole processing help support the economy."

1970s.

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Southwest Thurston County, Washington

Meeting Notes, Sept. 2013

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Oakville, Washington

Morty Comix # 2650

Morty Comix # 2650 was sent to Buzz Buzzizyk in Butler, PA. Buzz himself supplied the paper, already cut and folded, and challenged me to get off my butt and draw some more. Buzz has permission to enhance them and distribute them as he sees fit. So you can probably expect to get some updates on what happens to these little guys as time passes.

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Mural in Oakville, Washington

Postcard - Riggins, Idaho

"Riggins, Idaho. The ever-growing little town at the junction of the Big and Little Salmon Rivers. Since early pioneer days Riggins has been the outfitting point for cattle and sheep ranchers and miners. Riggins is also widely known for its lumber industry. (On U.S. 95 - Idaho's North and South Highway).

1950s.

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Dead seal on beach with fancy restaurant in background

Budd Inlet, Olympia, Washington

I could write something about two groups of diners at work, but I won't

The Stranglers Sing Bacharach

Walk on By