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Mural by Prescott artist J.D. DavisYou almost have to put your nose up to this whimsical painting to find all the little hidden things going on. Little eyes peak out of many dark holes, lizards dance, spiders crawl, quail poop, javelina cringe, a bobcat balances, and there’s even a flying saucer in the upper left hand corner (hard to find and doesn’t show in the pic). Enlarge and look closely for more. You can find this mural at the Skull Valley Cafe.
Skull Valley CaféAbout 30 miles north of Yarnell, the Santa Fe railroad line runs from mining country through Skull Valley on its way to populous transportation centers. This entire area around the Weaver Mountains in Arizona was settled between the mid 1860-70s because of the discovery of gold.
Old caféThe original café built during the mid 1900s served local ranchers and railroad crew for many years.
Mural by Prescott artist J.D. DavisA little over a year ago, new owners reopened and gave the place a facelift. Artist J.D. Davis “antiqued” the building and painted the murals.
Inside Skull Valley CaféThe renovation provides a testimonial to the railroad. Sorry that I cut off the words on the wall under the model trains which spells out EATS with model train track. And DeeDee, our waitress, served good eats. Ron ordered a tuna melt and I had the portabella sandwich on sourdough with a side of sweet potato fries. So good in fact, it was gone before I thought to take a photo. Guess you’ll just have to go there and try it yourself.
You are right. That mural is great. Very Beautiful indeed and the cafe has some creative ideas with the railroad theme. I used to have a train set I used to play with all of the time.
Fascinating to see the before and after photos of the cafe. The artwork and trains really liven the place up. Kind of reminds me of a place we used to have around here called Hidden Valley Inn.
What a fun place to go for a meal! Love the skunk paintng! Next time please take a shot of your eats for those of us who can no longer skip from continent to continent in aircraft and can only drool over your good luck.
It sounds like a great place to eat! I just started reading your blog yesterday, and I love it.
Very cool looking watering hole. Those places always have the best food!
Looks like a fun little place to eat. Bernie has always wanted to install a little train that carried snacks and drinks from the kitchen to the living roon. Glad you enjoyed the good eats!
I love that painting Gaelyn. 🙂 It seems like a good place to get a bit to eat.
Do you have room for a stowaway aboard your dream maker? I’m old, don’t eat much, strong sphinter so not too many pee calls, can change a tyre and navigate.
My, your lunch sounded tasty! I have never seen items like that on a menu around here, but I do make my own baked sweet potato fries.
I love an artist with a sense of humor.
What a cool place. It just exudes Arizona and the wild west.
Hey GeoGypsy! GREAT MURALS; and GREAT MURALIST! The Artist J.D. Davis himself is also a work of art: a tall single slender Saddle-Bronc ridin’, Team-ropin’ cowboy with a Handle-Bar Mustache and black Stetson Hat. His murals abound in Prescott, AZ, along Whiskey Row such as at Matt’s Saloon or Coyote Joe’s. He even has Paintings here in Americus, Georgia, at my local watering hole, Pat’s Place.
Howdy! I just might be that stranger… Been in Preskit a long time now since I was knee- high to a Lynx. Found this page on the internet; amazin’ since I have yet learned myself how to use such a mild contraption. Been to Pat’ s Place. Met the man whom wrote the last comment. Not much to look at; but he sure throws a mean game of shoe ( plus he’ s kin ), though he won’ t claim as such… If ever in Preskit, there will be more artwork of downtown Peswkit durin’ the 1880′ s above Coyote Joe’ s on Whiskey Row come this Fourth of Joooooly.
Ye Ol’ Mountain Filosopher