The first time I came to Seattle was in the summer of 2004 after my freshmen year at the University of Illinois. A couple friends and I decided it would be an amazing idea to pack our bags and head out west for the summer, Seattle. We found a cheap place in the University District and spent the summer looking for jobs. After not being too successful we pretty much spent the summer hanging out and roaming the city everyday.... It was an amazing trip and introduction to a city that I have come to love.
One my favorite places in the city is this little crack that runs along 1st avenue known as Post Alley. It's a strange little back alley that houses a comedy club, brewery and is a backdoor to Pike Place market. It's usually pretty dark, smelly, and a little filthy. But the thing that draws me there time and time again is the giant gum wall that has formed on the east side of the alley near the market.
The wall was supposedly started in the early 90's while patrons waiting for the comedy show stuck their chewed gum to the wall. The first time I came in touch with this colorful wonder it was maybe about a 1/2 the size it is now. Just goes to show how quickly things change. It's fun to see how many different people have happened across the gum wall. However, it's nice to know that I had gum up there years ago, when it was just a wee baby of a gum wall.
Maybe the next time I come through Seattle the entire alley will be covered in gum. Although hopefully after I leave in January I'll be back quicker than it will take to accomplish that feat.
Thanks for looking,
Brad
2 comments:
OOMFG I WANT WALL.LOVE GUMS!! so sweet and bubblicious!!
gross and cool.
i wonder you would stick to the wall if erica and i threw you on it?
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