Contrary to some rumors that have been circulating, the wall has not been torn down. The building next to the park was damaged by fire and has since been torn down and removed. Extra support is being added to the wall but the fence has been removed and the main part of the park is open.
Although we don't have a firm timeline for completion of the project, we anticipate it will be completed in time for this year's Standin' on the Corner Park Festival, to be held September 28th and 29th, 2007.
Monday, June 18, 2007
STATUS OF THE PARK - UPDATED 6/15/07
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Love the new opening page for the 2007 Festival. Way to go Bob and your crew. Foundation - YOU ALL ROCK!! Keep up the good work and don't let the naysayers get you down! I'm here for ya.
Stephanie Lugo
Standing on the Corner, cool. Something for the Low to look forward to every year. And for those of us who have moved away, a good time to comeback and see family and old friends, homie's and all. With roots still attached.
PDB
Not many comments here, anyway I think the 2007 event was a disaster for the city. You pulled everything away from downtown, and pretty much destroyed the theme by doing so. Lots of complaints from locals as well as visitors.
Oct.13,2007 Thanks to Menu at Bobos we were able to get visit this great mural that was imspired by one of the most favorite bands of my high school days great and memorable stops on Route 66 road trip and lucky for us the little Red wagon didn't break down i shutter to think of what kind of song lyrics we wouldn't be able to make had that happened. Have great memories of standing on the corner.thanks Abbie and Denny in Calif.
Well, I want to thank all who have contributed to this wonderful icon to freedome of spirit and music. I have been here and took pictures. I belive this place is on the verge of exploding with people as the boomers start reaching retirement age and go searching for what they had some years ago.
You should have some more music inspired events... maybe some band's or OMB's play there from time to time. (Like me)
Forget the local politics and nay sayers... we like having a western rock in roll hall of fame! Keep up the good work!!!
JukeBoxBear.com
Hi: I was in Winslow and it was good to visit the park. PErhaps you'd like to read my post about it: On the corner.
Hi to all
I had to revisit Winslow in October 2007 with my wife to relive the day I did with my best budy 30 years ago whilst doing a driveaway from Houston to San Francisco. We stopped off and stood on a corner (Don't know which one)to see a if a girl in a .......... slowed down to take a look? (She didn't) On our visit last year we met one of the local native people who showed us where the park was and even invited us to a celebration at the reservation (we declined the offer as we were heading off on 66) Unfortunately my Buddy died in Dec 07 without reliving his wish to return so we have just donated a brick in his memory.
"Eagles Fans"
A and J Essex UK
I think this is one of the coolest things I have ever seen! KUDOS to Winslow! I am from Frederick,MD (DC/Baltimore Area)and passed through Winslow in the early 1990's and I proud to have been there. I am looking forward to another visit and this park will be on my "must see" list!
Darrell Russ
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Loved our visit to the famous corner in Winslow. The ladies from Dominique's gift shop treated us to a special time where they played the Eagles song, "Take it Easy". Can't wait to wear our T shirts, show our pictures and tell our stories of this special day.
Sign us,
The "Okies" from Tulsa.
I hope all vistors to the park know there is "Official Standin On The Corner Merchandise that is sold by the Standin' On the Corner Foundation" its available at the stores by the park. All merchandise that says Standin' should only be from the foundation. So make sure you ask before you buy.
The comment of the merchandise should have read "Standin' On THE Corner Merchandise not just Standin" ..... sorry for the mistake
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