This week has been filled with interesting events. But the word is out now as we made the paper last Friday. The buzz has been great. The community response has been nothing but positive. And we thank you. It's still pushing forward, but its an undertaking that I didn't exactly anticipate that requires this amount of effort. But with such the positive support we are receiving, it is worth the time. There are so many elements to this project that most people spectating do not understand that we have to go through, and I don't mean that in a way that is a complaint. If I could be paid to do this and quit my full time job I would hands down. Through scheduling interviews, holding interviews, fielding emails, processing and editing the footage, etc. etc. But you only live once. And even though I'm pressed for time, I've found something that I enjoy doing. We have had great interviews. Russ and Phiz Olson were a great interview last week. Mike Dorman, the owner of the Sportman's downtown AL was incredibly insightful. We continue to look for information and stories, and it keeps coming at us, better and better. I was up in the Twin Cities last week to connect with the musicians who are providing the soundtrack for this film. It's a project that continues to evolve day by day. So for Ryan Heath and myself we would like to sincerely thank everyone for their support. As we push further we want to show some photos we uncovered last week.
This photo is the old public library. Notice the church where the Aragon now resides.
This is the old high school. This view is from Central Park.
Fountain Street, circa the 1930's.
This is Lakeview Blvd. Monkey island is on the right, and Lakeview elementary would be on the left today.
The courthouse, with Hotel Albert next to it.
