Vermintown

[thebluehatman]

If Vermillion is just like heaven, I think I'd rather go to hell




****Note the theater sign

[jackrabbit1979]

Re: Vermintown

Looks a lot like downtown Brookings.....before the dust bowl creating, removal of vegitation, wind tunnel construction over-haul of course.

[thebluehatman]

Re: Vermintown

Looks a lot like downtown Brookings.....before the dust bowl creating, removal of vegitation, wind tunnel construction over-haul of course.

I dunno. I mean there was actually traffic downtown and parking spots full.

[State_fan]

Re: Vermintown

Looks a lot like downtown Brookings.....before the dust bowl creating, removal of vegitation, wind tunnel construction over-haul of course.

I disagree (unless maybe I misunderstand you). Brookings downtown (both before and now during construction) is ALWAYS more busy than this unless it is 4 in the morning. In fact, the livelihood of downtown is rather impressive considering how main streets these days are a dying breed.

[76Rabbit]

Re: Vermintown

I've always been impressed with the amount of activity on Brookings' main street.

[MontanaRabbit]

Re: Vermintown

If Vermillion is just like heaven, I think I'd rather go to hell




****Note the theater sign

Looks like your not the only one who doesn't want to go to heaven.......

[Nidaros]

Re: Vermintown

Was this photo taken just prior to the Dakota Days Parade? I have never witness a Dakota Days parade. I must not be missing too much.

[West-River_Jack]

Re: Vermintown

Was this photo taken just prior to the Dakota Days Parade? I have never witness a Dakota Days parade. I must not be missing too much.

Can't be! The Volante said that "hundreds" of people lined the parade route.

[JackJD]

Re: Vermintown

I have to tell you I had some fun on that street.

I attended my first Dakota Days parade in 1976. I was leaning against a building on the street shown in the picture, wearing my SDSU letterjacket. I had not consumed any alcohol...just minding my own business watching the parade. I got some good-natured ribbing. I have no idea who USD played (I checked the media guide and see that in 1976, USD and SDSU tied at 17 but I didn't determine where the game was played).

[rational thought]

Re: Vermintown

I disagree (unless maybe I misunderstand you). Brookings downtown (both before and now during construction) is ALWAYS more busy than this unless it is 4 in the morning. In fact, the livelihood of downtown is rather impressive considering how main streets these days are a dying breed.

And brookings is more than 1 Block long

[ringthebells]

Re: Vermintown

That theatre sign should be put above George's. Mmmmm, George's!

[bigblue]

Re: Vermintown

I was in Verm-town last year for the state football championships. I have one word to say about the town and main street. DIRTY!!

[UTH]

Re: Vermintown

Reminds me of the scene in the movie Red Dawn, when the Wolverines first walk into town. The sign at the theater is advertising a showing of Aleksandr Nevsky*. 'Russian scholars' would see the irony in it...

If Vermillion is just like heaven, I think I'd rather go to hell




****Note the theater sign

*yeah, i have seen it... and have it on dvd, too

[EQguy]

Re: Vermintown

Damn, now I am going to have to rent it again. Its been a while since I have seen Red Dawn. Back in the days of living at home in Middle School and High School my brother and I would sit and watch that movie any time it came on HBO. Beside that its right up there with the Outsiders as far as star studded casts.