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Ashland Streetscape and Hills

A mural painted by an Ashland High School senior in 2012

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Nourishing Our Community: Public Art in Stone on Lithia Way LINK Walk Ashland website
Ashland and Guanajuato Murals: Sister City Public Art LINK Walk Ashland website
Uplifting: Mosaic Art Mural by Krista Hepford LINK Walk Ashland website
Ashland City Band: Meet the Conductors

Raoul Maddox, Don Bieghler, Ed Wight

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Ashland City Band: Since 1876 LINK Walk Ashland website
Tree of the Year 1988: Monterey Cypress

Planted in 1905, in front of Briscoe School

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A WalkAshland VIDEO! (Painted Utility Boxes video tour)

Peter Finkle leads a history tour of the Railroad District. Video by Sailor Boy Media. 
"On February 3, 2021, I published an article…

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Ashland City Band: Typewriter concert and other stories LINK Walk Ashland website
Fence Mural, “Hope You Smile,” by Shea Cathey

This mural has been bringing smiles to faces and hearts since it was painted in June 2021. Whenever you drive, bicycle or walk along East Main…

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Ashland City Band: Rain dance parade & other stories

“We’ve had people move to Ashland so they could play in the Ashland City Band.” He was talking about Peggie and Herb Greuling. They had been…

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Quirky Sights in Ashland: Part 2

Walking Ashland article by Peter Finkle

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Gift - Public Art at Library Entrance

A gift to the artist.
A gift to the community.
In memory of Jack Hardesty.
Artist: Wataru Sugiyama.
Ashland Public Art…

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Classic Cars In Ashland Photo Essay

by Peter Finkle, on his Walking Ashland website:
Classic Cars in Ashland

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Ashland Holiday and Christmas Lights 2021

Articles by Peter Finkle, on his Walking Ashland website

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Ashland's Peace Wall

Before Ashland had its Peace Wall in front of the Ashland Library, it had a Peace Fence, inspired by Jean Bakewell.
This 2 part series…

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The Mural John Gaffey Painted

The mural is on the back wall of the Taj Restaurant/31 Pub building along Water Street. Walking the lovely path through Bluebird Park along…

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Prospect Street: “JFK Slept Here” And Other Stories

Yard art in Ashland, John Cotton home, John Kennedy's visit to Ashland
Article by Peter Finkle, on his Walking Ashland website

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St. Francis Rises in Ashland (sculpture by Gary Spillano)

Bob Fischer and Claudia DeBruyn commissioned Gary Spillano to carve St. Francis in their yard. The story begins with a large 85-foot tall Douglas…

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Arty and Playful Cars in Ashland

Site provides photos of decorated cars seen in Ashland
Articles by Peter Finkle, on his Walking Ashland website

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Parker Street: Family-Friendly, Near Hunter Park

Includes story on Matt Locklin, beekeeper, and various gardens in the area.
Articles by Peter Finkle, on his Walking Ashland website

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Cowboy Murphy: An “Old-Time” Ashland Character

Story includes background on Dr. Elmo Stevenson, former President of Southern Oregon State College.
Articles by Peter Finkle, on his Walking…

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“The Journey:” Life’s Journey In A Sculpture

Sculpture by Marion Young, restored and cast by Jack Langford, located at 51 Water Street in Ashland

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Ashland, Oregon, Water

Articles by Peter Finkle, on his Walking Ashland website

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OAK STREET TANK STEEL: An Ashland family business since 1912

Walking Ashland article by Peter Finkle

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Ohio Street + Garden of the Month for June 2019

Walking Ashland article by Peter Finkle

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Old Willow Lane photo essay

Walking Ashland article by Peter Finkle

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Painted Utility Boxes, Part 1 (2009)

Walking Ashland article by Peter Finkle

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Poem: Geppetto?s Restaurant (1977 2011)

Walking Ashland article by Peter Finkle

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Poem: Gils Restaurant

Walking Ashland article by Peter Finkle

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