[U.s. Route 6 Gallery Of Art]

U.S. Route 6 Gallery of Art

 

I invite you to participate in this new format by submitting pictures and stories about art located along the Grand Old Highway. There are many forms of art ranging from classic and vintage road signs to business signs, and the structural design of historic buildings.

 

When traveling U.S. 6 I came across many unusual works of art, some in city parks. An example would be the statue in the middle of the Town of Fruita, Colorado. There is a bronze statue dedicated to "Mike the headless chicken." Yes, Mike does have his own web site. (A true story!)

 

There is also the art that addresses our American Heritage in the form of dress, music, food and culture. My personal opinion, "food" is an art form! However, at some point we should start a new topic that addresses speciality and/or ethnic foods. Another would be classic diners along the historic highway. If there is a connoisseur out there, we would like to hear from you.

 

Lets not forget Native American art. There is some great stone art located just north of the "6" near the community of Thompson, Utah.

 

Time to get out your camera and take some pictures. Be sure to ID your pictures with locations and dates.

 

Look forward to the new entries.

 

Russ L.

 

PS: When driving down the road, be sure to look for some of those artistic rural mail boxes!

 

I'm going to drive there - for the first time as I'm from Europe- next months. Sitting over the maps and all, It can be nice to look for art along the way. I really love traveling and love maps, going on a long road trip in the USA for few months soon so I hope it would be as great as I think.

 

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Sounds like an adventure, following old highway like this, I wished the canoe rental was still working as I always enjoy exploring new sites to take my canoe to.

Loved your story

 

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