Places Edited by matthucke

The flock of plastic poultry is an ode to the classic comedy staple.

The historic bar where local ship captains, traders, and gold miners would come together to do business a century ago.

In the absence of a Chinese-language newspaper, for years the community posted daily updates on this simple bulletin board.

This extravagant Art Nouveau rest stop features a million-dollar view of the Columbia River.

This historic building provides a powerful glimpse into the lives of Japanese Americans forced to relocate during World War II.

The tale of a strong-willed woman who stood her ground when the commercial world came rumbling in.

This jazz venue welcomes performers nightly and students daily.

Feeding hungry Ballard boat workers since 1922.

A six-story-tall golden pyramid, surrounded by a moat.

One of the last functioning antique elevators in Chicago.