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[New Girl]

Oh wow - those images are so cool.  Is that really what is planned?  I cannot wait to see them.

[ducky]

So are the funds for the artwork and statues coming from private donations?

[john]

 

That sculpture with Cash in flames is awesome! Here's some more of the proposed artwork. All told, this will be a huge tourism builder. I believe people will come from all over to walk the trail.

[mrdavex]

So are the funds for the artwork and statues coming from private donations?

 

Yes, private donations.  You can see scale 3D models or artist renditions of these works in the lobby of the 48 Natoma Senior & Arts Center.  These pictures posted here are great, but don't do them justice.

[Steve Heard]

Folsom's decision to create the new trail, bridge and artwork is getting notice from all over:

 

Rolling Stone Magazine  http://www.rollingst...fornia-20141007
 

London Daily Mail: http://www.dailymail...l-Overpass.html

 

ABC News: http://abcnews.go.co...-trail-25964974

 

Billboard Magazine: http://www.billboard...ornia-officials

[4thgenFolsomite]

Folsom's decision to create the new trail, bridge and artwork is getting notice from all over:

 

Rolling Stone Magazine  http://www.rollingst...fornia-20141007
 

London Daily Mail: http://www.dailymail...l-Overpass.html

 

ABC News: http://abcnews.go.co...-trail-25964974

 

Billboard Magazine: http://www.billboard...ornia-officials

 

proof that there is definate tourism appeal.  now we need a store on Sutter Street to sell Cash/Folsom touristy gifts!  You know the prison's new museum will! 

[Steve Heard]

 

proof that there is definate tourism appeal.  now we need a store on Sutter Street to sell Cash/Folsom touristy gifts!  You know the prison's new museum will! 

 

I've talked about that for years! There should be a Folsom themed gift shop on Sutter Street selling Johnny Cash music, posters, t-shirts, etc. I think lots of folks would buy Folsom prison stuff, Folsom Lake, Folsom bike trail stuff, Folsom Rodeo, Pony Express, Powerhouse and Folsom Live merchandise.

[Steve Heard]

A brief video:

[Dave Burrell]

 

I've talked about that for years! There should be a Folsom themed gift shop on Sutter Street selling Johnny Cash music, posters, t-shirts, etc. I think lots of folks would buy Folsom prison stuff, Folsom Lake, Folsom bike trail stuff, Folsom Rodeo, Pony Express, Powerhouse and Folsom Live merchandise.

 

There is sort of a store in old town Folsom with this stuff - it's at the old rail road station that houses the Chamber of Commerce. They have some cool Johnny Cash and Folsom shirts available there.  But really there should be a full blown shop opened on Sutter St.  That type of stuff would sell fast!

[camay2327]

 

There is sort of a store in old town Folsom with this stuff - it's at the old rail road station that houses the Chamber of Commerce. They have some cool Johnny Cash and Folsom shirts available there.  But really there should be a full blown shop opened on Sutter St.  That type of stuff would sell fast!

 

You are right, Dave.  Someone is missing a great opportunity here.

[Steve Heard]

Ok, let's all invest in the myfolsom store. I'm more of an idea man, and I'm broke, so that's my contribution.

[tony]

 

You are right, Dave.  Someone is missing a great opportunity here.

I think the Folsom History Museum Gift Shop is a natural and is missing the boat on this opportunity.  Two weeks ago I wandered all over Sutter St. looking for a Johnny Cash poster for my nephew and couldn't find one (although I did not try the visitors bureau).

[JMB83]

How about turning the vacant Yager's Tap House & Grill into a Johnny Cash themed restaurant and merchandise store? 

[4thgenFolsomite]

If a merchant on sutter street doesn't add this sort of specialized stock to their inventory, then the Folsom Prison Museum should "Cash in" on it! .

[john]

I always thought Yagers could turn booths in to "cells" and you could lead your guests in handcuffs to their tables, serve food on tin plates, etc... It would be a lot of fun.