The City of Bellingham is well known for encouraging and cultivating a vibrant artistic community. Venues like the Mount Baker Theater and Western Washington University host world-class speakers and performers, while small galleries, bars and restaurants display works from the many talented local artists. However, some of the best works are actually to be found outside, adorning the walls of some of Bellingham’s most beautiful historic buildings. The walls of the city are host to a unique and varied collection of impressive, sometimes eccentric murals, some of which date back to the 19th century. The wall art tradition in Bellingham is beloved and ongoing, with older classics carefully protected, and new works anticipated and encouraged.
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Rob LeRoy is a Seattle real estate agent and social media marketing coach with eXp Realty.
Rob LeRoy is a Seattle real estate agent and social media marketing coach with eXp Realty.
These fascinating photos are truly indicative of the Bellingham lifestyle/culture. It would be nice to know their location, any way you can add that nice bit-o-info? Might I also suggest adding the mural on the side of Rocket Donuts? That’s a beauty.
Thanks Maya! Actually, I deliberately left the addresses off. The idea was that it would make it a kind of scavenger hunt. That way, it becomes fun when driving around town and you find them. As for the mural next to Rocket, the pic of the streetcar up near the middle of the gallery is from that mural. There are more pics on my collection in Picasa here: http://picasaweb.google.com/rfleroy/BellinghamWallArt02#
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Hello LeRoy!
I got here by way of Sprout Creative on FaceBook. It is amazing how this viral marketing stuff works. Check out my building at 1208 Bay Street…home of Ryan Styles’ UpFront Theater. Have a few vacancies and looking for tenants.
Len, I know the building. Would you mind sending me the details on the available units? I will certainly see what I can do to help!