I put together a review of what I’ve been drawn to / visit in Charlottesville so far (see below) I showed it to people for an Artists Get Together at The Bridge…
Spudnuts doughnut shop that’s been here nearly 50 years
Fox’s Cafe, Diane’s fox collection
Fox’s Cafe, Diane’s fox collection
Fox’s Cafe, Diane’s fox collection
Kim Bogg’s studio
Ross McDermott’s Giant Magnet – hope to get to the gallery…
Monticello Hotel had a huge beacon on the roof that was used to illuminate the Monticello from the City in 1927.
Harry the fiberglass hotdog at Gibson’s (703 Hinton Avenue) He was once kidnapped from his previous location in Earlysville, later found ‘buried alive’ his arms had been broken off and his shoelaces were stolen – the local community of Earlysville raised $2,000 to restore him
State slogan
Dave Hawkin’s family farm collection, his favorite peice
Dave Hawkin’s family farm collection (his Great grand father’s initials on a 100 yr old milk container)
Dave Hawkin’s family farm collection
Dave Hawkin’s family farm collection
Dave Hawkin’s family farm house wallpaper
Wyant’s store, est.1886, once had a ‘liars table’ where men who should clearly be doing other work sat there and drink beer instead
Umbrella with State bird Cardinal
Wax Museum at Natural Bridge
Wax Museum at Natural Bridge – Jefferson
Foamhenge
Foamhenge
Merlin at Foamhenge, his face used a cast of the creator’s friend’s death mask
Glasgow Town, Dinosaur
Abandoned/closed Enchanted Studios
Abandoned/closed Enchanted Studios
Abandoned/closed Enchanted Studios
Coyote at Ike’s Underground
Pumpkins at Carters Mountain
Johanna Leech 