Down on the Corner - Winslow, AZ

After reading the comments on the 'Peaceful Easy Feeling' post about the origination of the song 'Take It Easy' I decided to do a little digging. It turns out that the town of Winslow certainly didn't shy away from their shout-out in the tune.

The city of Winslow, Arizona responded by erecting a life-size bronze statue and mural commemorating the song, at the Standin' On The Corner Park. The statue (believed by some to resemble songwriter Jackson Browne), stands leaning against a lamp post, securing an acoustic guitar between his right hand and the shoe of his right foot. Above his head, a metal sign, crafted in the style of U.S. Route shields, displays the words "Standin' on the corner". The mural on the wall behind the statue is that of a fake storefront, and includes what would appear to be the reflection of a red Ford pickup truck driven by a blonde-haired woman. The second floor of the mural features an eagle perched in one of the windows.

In a bit of sad news: On October 18, 2004, a fire destroyed the building and the park is closed indefinitely. As of November 9, 2006 the City of Winslow has come to an agreement with the owner of the property adjacent to the park, wherein the City has purchased the land. Plans are underway to clean up the lot, secure the wall, save the mural and restore the park.

The "corner" is actually that of North Kinsley Avenue and West 2nd Street (eastbound State Route 99) in downtown Winslow.

Source: Wikipedia

The Weightstaff is heading out west this summer. I think we just added to the itinerary. I gotta say, I think that statue looks a whole hell of alot like Paul Kantner.