Roadside Wonders

Architectural Bear Clark Brothers 10016 James Madison Hwy Warrenton, Virginia submitted by “MikeP” Mike says: This bear is on the roof of Clark Brothers Gun Shop (just south of Warrenton, Virginia at the intersection of Rt 17 & Rt 29). It’s been there forever and has become a landmark of sorts for that area.  wendyvee says: Mike sent this one in just days before I visited The Flying...

Massanutten School Mural 216 West Main Street Luray, Virginia submitted by “MikeP” wendyvee says: Thanks to MikeP for adding to the RoadsideWonders collection of murals! This is the Massanutten School mural in Luray Virginia. It was painted in 2003 by Jennifer Bradt. To see Mike’s other great “finds”; click the MikeP tag at the end of this post   Tags: Luray, MikeP, murals, Virginia

Murals of Klamath Falls Klamath Falls, Oregon submitted by “Butterfly” and “Kamikaze” (Amanda & Steve) Amanda says: SO many murals around this town!  It seems as though their town theme is murals painted on the sides of various buildings downtown. Each of them depicts a different scene of historical events and places. These 6 are just a small portion of what the town has to offer; we didn’t...

The Strand Theater Marquee 6 South Fourth Street Hamburg, Pennsylvania submitted by: “wendyvee” wendyvee says: I snagged a photo of this great vintage theater sign while in Hamburg for the Hamburg-Er Festival. Isn’t it a beauty? The Hamburg Strand opened with silent movies back in 1920! Just imagine all of the movies and memories attached to this great building! Do you have a vintage theater in your...