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| Refurbished hand painted, Appaloosa rocking horse available for purchase at Granma's Attic in Boise, ID |
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| Granma's Attic & Art Gallery on the corner of Garden St and Emerald St. in Boise, Idaho's Central Rim Neighborhood, May 14, 2016. |
The vast array of second hand toys on display off Emerald Street has always been an eye turner for me. I finally made a visit to Granma's Attic & Art Gallery. Everyplace has a story, this place has many - including its name Granma's Attic vs Grandma's Attic.
I learned that it was once a grocery store and the hub of activity on the Central Rim. It also had a run as a book store and a personal residence before its current use. The wooden floor was described as being original and it survived the current owner's children using it for a roller skating surface. The floor had a well defined wear pattern near the corner entrance front door.
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| The start of a new mural? A well intentioned family member re-painted the building covering a Don Quixote mural, much to the dismay of other family members. |
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| The owner explaining the history of the building and their business. |
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| Door to Dick Lee's studio. |
Amongst the usually items you would expect to find at a second hand store, I was surprised to find several works of art in the low 4 figure price range.
These were Dick Lee original works. A longtime Boise commercial and fine artist, his drawings have appeared in National Geographic, Sports Illustrated, the Washington Post and more. I was informed that prints, while not on display, were available for purchase at a much lower price. Now the "& Art Gallery" sign on the front entrance made sense.
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| After repairing a youth bike, Rick Lee takes a break near the corner front entry. |
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| A bike trailer is being moved next door to a grass lawn where it will soon under go a thorough washing. |
Always enjoyable to learn the backstory of a business and local history.
Thanks for stopping by to take a look. -Gregg
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