STANDIN’ ON THE CORNER PARK
A Love Your Parks Tour Story by Lisa D. Smith & Nancy J. Reid
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On our road trip from Yuma, Arizona to Gallup, New Mexico, we just had to make a stop at the iconic Standin’ on the Corner Park.
Winslow was once one of the largest towns in Northern Arizona. That was until Interstate 40 came along and disrupted the tourism scene along iconic Route 66. In the early summer of 1997, the Standin’ on the Corner Foundation came together to create a downtown park that would commemorate the Eagles’ first single “Take it Easy” which features the lyrics, “Standin’ on the corner in Winslow, Arizona.” The goal was to bring visitors off the interstate and to once again drive the Mother Road and visit downtown Winslow.
In just two years, the Standin’ on the Corner Park was established, and today thrives as a public art destination and selfie location that features a Trompe-l’œil mural by John Pugh, a life-sized bronze statue of a musician by Ron Adamson named “Easy,” and a life-size bronze statue of Glenn Frey. More at https://standinonthecorner.org/
JIGSAW PUZZLE TIPS: Listen to the Big Blend Radio podcast with musicians Joey Stuckey & Vincent James while putting together this online jigsaw puzzle of the Standin’ on the Corner Park Mural in downtown Winslow, Arizona. Use the full screen icon to make it easier. Use your mouse roller or arrow keys to rotate the puzzle pieces and click and drag to put the pieces in place. Use the Image Icon to see the picture and the Ghost Icon to set your workspace.
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