I've just returned from Spain where I was able to find another John Wayne location, in Toledo: the actual building that served as the "Matt Masters Winterquarters" in "Circus World" is still standing - even though it's in desperate need of repair. I put up all new pics on the website, duke-locations.com, in the "Spain" section. Enjoy!
Posts from itdo in thread „John Wayne Was Here: The Film Locations and Favorite Places of an American Icon“
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Here you go, Mark. If memory serves, I took this pic about 15 years ago. The way they left the War Wagon rotting outside, I don't think it's still there.
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That's right, Mark. And I hate to hit you with it: Old Tucson closed. Did you know? The guy in charge of press relations who helped me with that part of the book let me know - I didn't even realize it during Corona. Have been there 3 times. Luckily, two times before the fire. The 3rd time, in 2004, was rather sad, having to see the replacements. Then again, I'm glad I still got to see it once more if it might be gone now permanently.
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Thanks, Mark! It was years in the making --- and then delayed by Corona. It took so long I had to rewrite some of it, as when the Parmamount Ranch burned to the ground and the Nor'wester just sunk only weeks ago, I was able to get that in at the last minute. Shows that locations aren't around forever and one needs to see them as long as they're still to be enjoyed.
I got the assistance of a number of great guys, at the Birthplace, the Lone Pine Museum, Gouldings, to name a few. Any questions, I'll gladly join the conversation!