Roslyn

Wow, talk about a blast from the past.   This is a big one.  I was just driving around in central Washington--just east of the Cascades--and I came upon a small town called Roslyn.  I knew that this town and some of its buildings were used in the exterior shots for the television show Northern Exposure and I set out to find some of the landmark locations used in filming the show.

Here are two of the most prominent landmarks.  The exterior wall painting on the Roslyn Cafe building was prominently featured in the opening credits and in various street scenes.  The Brick Tavern was generally used as a meeting place/hang out for the fictional residents of the town.  The building dates back to the 1880's and has always been called The Brick.  It is the longest continuously operated tavern in the state of Washington.

Looks like a lot of fun going on here.  Tonight the main street of Roslyn is closed to cars because there is a street dance being held in the center of town.  All in all, it is a nice little town set in the valley near the Wenatchee National Forest.  It's a beautiful area.