Do you have any background on this place. I figure an artist might be privy to some cultural background on street art like this.
IIRC, locals call it “Jazz Alley” or something like that. There are a couple of small, mostly jazzy night clubs, that have entrances from here in the alley in this waterfront neighborhood if what’s referred to as Old Town.
All of the history here is inferred, deduced by me, but the most troublesome thing for me is the explanation as to why the railroad tracks are right up against this old building - now some sort of trinket shop for tourists (on the other side of the building).
Anyway, I just figured you’d might be able to shed some light on this or point me towards some links explaining this phenomenon.
Kindest regards,
Bradley
#tallship #Billie_Holiday #murals #street_art #waterfront
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quotingA couple of years back in Eureka with a lady friend who was showing me around on a cultural stroll.
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This back alley mural is an homage to Eleanora Fagan, one of my great musical influences, and one of the most celebrated jazz singers of all time.
At the bottom of the frame you'll notice the two rails, the wooden cross ties long since buried beneath the asphalt of the alley. I stood wondering for a very long time why there was literally no clearance for passing trains.
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