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Dancing at the Seattle Center

Posted by webmaster@storycorps.net on September 19, 2005, from Seattle, Washington.

The Seattle Center House, nearby to where the booth is located, transforms into a ballroom with a live band and senior dancing every Monday morning. Pictured are some of the dancers demonstrating their grooves.

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Twilight Tuesdays

Posted by webmaster@storycorps.net on , from St. Louis, Missouri.

Every Tuesday night, the Missouri History Museum hosts a free outdoor concert at sunset. This week, a crowd turned out to hear St. Louis’ own L.L.C. perform some classic soul.

L.L.C. sings “Love Train” as we watch from the (love) Airstream.

Posted by   September 19, 2005   No Comments

Troll lurks under bridge

Posted by webmaster@storycorps.net on September 17, 2005, from Seattle, Washington.

StoryCorps facilitators were suprised to discover a troll resting underneath a bridge in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle.

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A different kind of Mobile Booth

Posted by webmaster@storycorps.net on , from Seattle, Washington.

A competitor! Mobile Booth meets Mobile Welding on the streets of Seattle.

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Forest Park Balloon Glow & Race

Posted by webmaster@storycorps.net on September 16, 2005, from St. Louis, Missouri.

Last night was St. Louis’ annual Hot Air Balloon Glow in Forest Park. Dozens of balloons, assembled in the park, fire-up in rapid succession to create patterns of light.

At the Balloon Glow, we ran into StoryCorps participants Shelley and Paul who were enjoying the spectacle with their daughter.

Today, the Balloons are racing above the city.

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Beautiful Washington State

Posted by webmaster@storycorps.net on September 13, 2005, from Seattle, Washington.

StoryCorps facilitators witnessed this lovely sunset during a hike in Olympic National Park.

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The Moolah Temple

Posted by webmaster@storycorps.net on September 11, 2005, from St. Louis, Missouri.

On the way to and from the booth, we’d been noticing this dramatic building: the Moolah Temple. A place of worship? A museum of Egyptian relics? The meeting hall of some secret society? We decided to explore and were pleased to discover that it’s…

A bowling alley! Built in 1912 for the Shriners, the Temple was recently converted into an entertainment complex, also housing a movie theatre. Above, facilitator Rani Shankar, bowling under her nom du pin “Trixie”, tries for the spare on the “New York” lane.

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Coast to Coast!

Posted by webmaster@storycorps.net on September 10, 2005, from Seattle, Washington.

StoryCorps has arrived in Seattle!

Posted by   September 10, 2005   2 Comments

Meet me in St. Louis

Posted by webmaster@storycorps.net on September 8, 2005, from St. Louis, Missouri.

As the sun set over the Mississippi we pulled into St. Louis, MO.

We’re situated at the Missouri History Museum, originally the sight of the 1904 World’s Fair’s main entrance. The Jefferson Memorial Building, seen behind the booth, was built using proceeds from the Fair. While duly impressed by the building, we are even more taken with another product of the St. Louis Fair: the ice cream cone!

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Mike Mundy to the rescue

Posted by webmaster@storycorps.net on September 6, 2005, from Moscow, Idaho.

Pictured here is Mike Mundy, the man who was kind enough to repair the mobilebooth wheelchair ramp.

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Studs

Posted by webmaster@storycorps.net on , from Chicago, Illinois.

On our way out of Chicago this morning, we stopped at Studs Terkel’s house to talk with the master oral historian and dedicate our booth to him.

Studs sat down in the booth and shared some wonderful stories with us. Among so much else, he explained how technical blunders can sometimes be an asset, bemoaned the waning presence of the human voice in our culture, and told of a bus-stop confrontation during which he convinced a self-proclaimed anti-unionist that Labor Day should be celebrated.

At 93, Studs still has a mind like a trap, an encyclopedic knowledge of history and, seemingly, the ability to recall every person he’s ever interviewed. As he says, "Curiosity didn’t kill this cat!"

Thank you deeply for your hospitality, advice and constant inspiration, Studs!

Posted by   September 6, 2005   2 Comments

Dragon-mobile!

Posted by webmaster@storycorps.net on September 5, 2005, from Moscow, Idaho.

One of our participants in Moscow, ID, Mark Solomon, invited us to his house (and workplace) on the top of Moscow Mountain. Here he is demonstrating one of his inventions: The Dragon Truck!

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Times changing

Posted by webmaster@storycorps.net on , from Moscow, Idaho.

Many old barns dot the Idaho landscape. We passed this one on our way up to the top of Moscow Mountain.

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Bhabi’s

Posted by webmaster@storycorps.net on September 4, 2005, from Chicago, Illinois.

"Show me the grease!" Mr. Syed, proprietor of Bhabi’s Kitchen, challenged. Having just enjoyed some of the freshest, most carefully prepared Indian food of the tour, we were at a loss to do so. Mr. Syed went onto explain his philosophy of food, which StoryCorps Facilities Manager Kayvon Bahramian elegantly summarized: "If it’s sticky, it’s icky!"
Located just off of Devon Ave., the center of Chicago’s Indian community, Bhabi’s was enthusiastically recommended to us by visitors to the booth.

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New Maxwell Street Market

Posted by webmaster@storycorps.net on September 3, 2005, from Chicago, Illinois.

What was once the Maxwell Street Market is now held along Chicago’s Canal Street. Vendors selling anything and everything line the street for blocks. We hit the street this Sunday in search of some epoxy and a high-quality power sprayer. Though these items proved elusive, we enjoyed taking in the scene, as well as several tacos.

Not for kids…

Facilitator Nick Yulman considers taking up lucha libre. Viva El Oidor!

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Boat tour

Posted by webmaster@storycorps.net on August 31, 2005, from Chicago, Illinois.

One of the more pleasant ways to enjoy Chicago’s amazing architecture is by taking a boat tour down the Chicago River.
Facilitator Rani Shankar remembers not to stand up while passing under one of the tour’s 23 bridges.
After an informative journey, Facilitator Nick Yulman salutes Chicago’s First Lady.

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Old Maxwell Street

Posted by webmaster@storycorps.net on August 28, 2005, from Chicago, Illinois.

Maxwell Street was once home to Chicago’s busiest open-air market: a place where one could shop at hundreds of street stalls while listening to live electric blues. These days, it’s the sight of a major redevelopment project being carried out by the University of Illinois.

Field Museum staffer, Maxwell Street preservationist, and StoryCorps participant Lori explains to Facilitator Nick Yulman that the facades of these old buildings have been disassembled, rearranged, and grafted onto a new structure which houses a parking garage.

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Passersby

Posted by webmaster@storycorps.net on August 27, 2005, from Chicago, Illinois.

Many interesting things pass by the booth here in Chicago. Today, there was a high school marching band in full regalia…

…and a fleet of tourists on Segways.

Who says Chicago is a walking city?

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Opening day in Moscow, ID

Posted by webmaster@storycorps.net on August 26, 2005, from Moscow, Idaho.

Opening day in Moscow, Idaho. The local station threw a party for our arrival. Festivities included a live Marimba band (below) and root beer floats for all!

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Caffeine fixes

Posted by webmaster@storycorps.net on August 25, 2005, from Moscow, Idaho.


StoryCorps facilitators Sarah Kramer and James Angelos get a dose of caffeine in a Moscow (pronouned "mos-COH"), ID, breakfast establishment before a hard day’s work.

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