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PPAC #11: Prescott Loo With a View


Public art is encompasses any form of art you see in a public place, large or small, statues, murals, graffiti, gardens, parks, etc. The art should be visible from streets, sidewalks or outdoor public places.

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PPAC 10 Featured Bloggers

We had a marvelous response from all of you on last week’s PPAC #10. I had the privilege to pick out the featured bloggers and say “thank you” to each of you for joining along in our challenge.  These posts really grabbed my attention. They are all worthy of a second or third look.

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PRESCOTT LOO WITH A VIEW OR TWO

Just blocks from downtown Prescott a left hand turn could land you at Prescott National Forest and Goldwater Lake. A few blocks before that turn is a hidden park and cemetery called Acker Park. Vince turned and our exploration began.

James Acker, a store owner and later realtor, died in 1955, and to the surprise of everyone (even his own children) left 135 parcels of property to the city to be used “for parks and for promotion of music – especially for children.”

There’s not much to the park – playground equipment and a small outdoor movie theatre. The cemetery behind it has some interesting markers, though it appears that no one maintains it.

However, the Loo with a View, dedicated in 2010, is worth the trip.

left side as you face the front of the loo.
Close up of side view includes a drive-in theatre with cars, the entrance to the cemetery and a little boy up to something with the fence.

I’m sure there is so much symbolism involved in all of the paintings, and since Mr. Acker loved children, the pictures are all things that children love. I didn’t count, but I think there were more animals than any other category of pictures. These paintings reminded me of the style drawn in the 1940s-50s, which would represent the popular art Mr. Acker and the children must have enjoyed.

Front entrance to the restrooms. The sign says keep the doors closed. Also submitted for Thursday Doors by Dan Antion at No Facilities (how appropriate is that for this post?)
Walk around to the other side of the building and find this painting. It is fenced off, so you can’t get too close.
The back side looks pretty from a distance, but getting closer allows you to see under the eves. Unfortunately, this is one time the tree shadow was an unwelcome addition, though lacey.
under the eves on the back side of the loo with a view

FOTD #27

This month, since TreeSquares is over, I decided to participate in Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge – (FOTD).  Like Becky B, Cee offers us the freedom to post every day or when we feel like it.  I made the mistake of classifying my trees as flowers for about half the month last month. So this month – no trees. (maybe). Cee’s FOTD challenge accepts:

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  • Single flowers
  • Buds
  • Multiple flowers
  • Bouquet
  • Flower fields
  • Wildflowers
  • Tree or bush blossoms
  • Autumn leaves
  • Spring leaves
  • Decorative Cabbage
  • Berries
close-up of front entrance

UPCOMING

  • I am so excited to announce that #WQWWC is hosted on September 1 by Yvette Prior on work and careers – her specialty.
  • August Story Chat Summary aired today for A Dress for a Princess. Thank you so much, Cathy for hosting August and September Story Chat. You won’t want to miss her posts as she introduces some new-to-us authors.

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Marsha

Hi, I’m Marsha Ingrao, a retired educator and wife of a retired realtor. My all-consuming hobby is blogging and it has changed my life. My friends live all over the world. In November 2020, we sold everything and retired to the mile-high desert of Prescott, AZ. We live less than five miles from the Granite Dells, four lakes, and hundreds of trails with our dog, Kalev, and two cats, Moji and Nutter Butter. Vince’s sister came with us and lives close by. Every day is a new adventure.

116 responses to “PPAC #11: Prescott Loo With a View”

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    […] as well. The entire style of painting reminded me of the painting on the restroom building in PPAC #11 and the mosaic wall at Acker Park in PPAC #12. The Acker Park project was painted in 2010, a year […]

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    […] photo is one of my favorite photos submitted in August this year of a Prescott Loo with a View. The entire building is painted with pictures of children, animals and plants you might see around […]

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    Julie

    I’ve been on plenty of roadtrips and this is the nicest looking rest stop i’ve seen!

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Wow, Julie!! You are kind!

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      Marsha

      Thanks, Woolly. These are fabulous!

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    Cee Neuner

    Here is Kanlaon’s entry for the week.
    https://anthropologist.wordpress.com/2021/08/31/photographing-public-art-challenge-8-halloween-swag/

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      Marsha

      Thanks. We’re getting quite a few. It’s been a fun week. 🙂

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    Cee Neuner

    Here is David Oaks entry for the week.
    https://davidoakes-images.com/2021/08/31/ppac-11-its-all-about-signage/

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      Marsha

      Thanks, Cee. That was quite a cat! 🙂 He wasn’t riding a bike, though so it’s all good.

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      Marsha

      So funny, Judy!

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      Marsha

      I love these, thanks for linking.

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  14. Beaton Avatar
    Beaton

    The loo with a view has definitely got quite the view

    ~B

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      Marsha

      It does and is, Beaton. 🙂

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        Andrew Blair

        O this is too special for words.

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          Marsha

          Thanks, I thought so too. 🙂

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