We are staying at a fabulous hotel in Lynchburg, Virginia, called the Craddock-Terry. It's actually a former shoe factory set on the James River, renovated in a unique artsy style. They've done a spectacular job of bringing their antique shoe theme to life throughout the hotel -- right down to their sweet little terrier appropriately named Buster Brown. If you do have a dog, feel free to bring him/her along as canine friends are quite welcome to be part of the gang at this cool spot.
You just can't miss the HUMUNGOUS red high-heeled shoe hanging from the side of the brick building, looking like it's suspended in mid-air. Don't believe me? Well, here it is below!
Another angle...
I was joking with Sam that we were going to helicopter him up into the pump so we could take his Christmas card picture up there. Man, wouldn't that make a cool shot?! He wasn't into it until we said he could repel down the side of the building afterwards. Where is Spiderman when you need him?! It's probably a good idea to repel in pairs, at least for the first time or two.
Don't look now, but there's another gravity-defying shoe on the other side of the building that you can see when strolling along the James River! You sure don't see that every day! (Well, at least I don't, but I guess you might if you live in Lynchburg.)
Here are a couple of the shoe paintings that hang on each door, all different.
And here's my favorite...
Here are some antique shoes on display in the lobby.
Some shoe paintings hanging in the room....
Breakfast arrives in an antique shoe box, no less.
Last but not least, here is a SHOE CHAIR!
Too bad the Old Lady Who Lived in a Shoe didn't get to live here instead. The Craddock-Terry could have changed her life!
LibbY
PS Most of the pictures (i.e. the better ones) were taken by the lovely and talented Loretta Sherwood! Thanks, Lo Lo!
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