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30.08.2011 9:15:00
According to the Los Angeles Times, along old U.S. Route 66 about five months ago, the tiny old railroad town of Needles started looking a little brighter. This desolate area was given life again by a mysterious man on a mission, to paint murals.
All of the murals pay homage to U.S. Route 66, which ran from Chicago to Los Angeles, and right through the heart of Needles before it was retired from the federal highway system in 1985. The man behind the brush, Dan Louden, spent 30 years bouncing around truck stops in the West, hand-painting on the cabs or trailers.
Susan Alexis, owner of the Wagon Wheel, said that a couple years ago, Louden did odd jobs for her and others around town, but they didn't know he was a master with paint. When he mentioned it to her, she hired him on the spot. Alexis had wanted to paint the restaurant's side wall ever since noticing how ugly the bank of cinder blocks looked on Google Maps' street view.
"I just wanted to bring some nostalgia to the building. We have so much history here, but our town doesn't reflect it," Alexis said. "Now, everyone around town is talking about the guy."
"It's certainly brightened up downtown, and hopefully it'll help bring more tourists in," said Needles Mayor Edward Paget. "It's not like this was planned. People are doing it on their own, and they're being greatly encouraged by both myself and the City Council to improve downtown."
Most of the businesses hiring Louden have stuck to a Route 66 theme, honoring the highway. In November, the town also is celebrating the 85th anniversary of the road. In response to how much Louden charges, $500, Needles accountant Michael Burger states: "It was outrageously reasonable, and I think he captured the feel of the small town.”
Louden also was hired to paint a memorial inside the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Station, honoring Deputy Russell Dean Roberts, who was killed in 1995 while investigating an accident in the town. Capt. Marty Brown of the county Fire Department also wants to hire Louden to paint the station in Needles.
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All of the murals pay homage to U.S. Route 66, which ran from Chicago to Los Angeles, and right through the heart of Needles before it was retired from the federal highway system in 1985. The man behind the brush, Dan Louden, spent 30 years bouncing around truck stops in the West, hand-painting on the cabs or trailers.
Susan Alexis, owner of the Wagon Wheel, said that a couple years ago, Louden did odd jobs for her and others around town, but they didn't know he was a master with paint. When he mentioned it to her, she hired him on the spot. Alexis had wanted to paint the restaurant's side wall ever since noticing how ugly the bank of cinder blocks looked on Google Maps' street view.
"I just wanted to bring some nostalgia to the building. We have so much history here, but our town doesn't reflect it," Alexis said. "Now, everyone around town is talking about the guy."
"It's certainly brightened up downtown, and hopefully it'll help bring more tourists in," said Needles Mayor Edward Paget. "It's not like this was planned. People are doing it on their own, and they're being greatly encouraged by both myself and the City Council to improve downtown."
Most of the businesses hiring Louden have stuck to a Route 66 theme, honoring the highway. In November, the town also is celebrating the 85th anniversary of the road. In response to how much Louden charges, $500, Needles accountant Michael Burger states: "It was outrageously reasonable, and I think he captured the feel of the small town.”
Louden also was hired to paint a memorial inside the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Station, honoring Deputy Russell Dean Roberts, who was killed in 1995 while investigating an accident in the town. Capt. Marty Brown of the county Fire Department also wants to hire Louden to paint the station in Needles.
As a business owner, you have a large responsibility to keep up the appearance of your company, both inside and out. Whether you are looking to construct a new lobby area or paint the outside of the building, Fasttrak Insurance encourages you to select our reliable California bonds!
We can provide a number of customized bonds that will promise a specified task or project will be completed on schedule. This LA Insurance company is dedicated to providing you with guarantees only! From surety to crime bonds, our selection can help you fulfill your legal state and federal obligations.
It is not uncommon for businesses and contractors to have certain projects bonded to ensure they are completed, no matter what complications may arise. We specialize in providing both large and small businesses with the following bonds: License, bid, indemnity, performance, and payment. Let our experienced agents give you peace of mind on your next exciting project with our California bonds!
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