Aaron Murray: Visions of Old Pasco

Visions of Old Pasco

This summer I had an opportunity to visit Pasco, Washington the town where I was born. Pasco lies at the junction of the Columbia and Snake Rivers and has a large railroad terminus, historic bridges and terrific parks. I have always been intrigued by the downtown core, a wild mix of buildings and businesses built over the last century. The old downtown was built next to the old Northern Pacific Railroad track and depot. Many buildings are empty and are for sale or rent. Some of them appear to be abandoned altogether. There are many warehouses, restaurants, small groceries, and other businesses that do continue to thrive near here along with a weekend farmer's market and an outstanding Good Will store. These photos are meant to capture the beauty and mystery that surrounds these old buildings and I took them with the hope of eventually turning them into paintings. I love capturing buildings in their natural state as a testament to their history. The great thing about Pasco in the summer is that there is most likely going to be nice weather. Starting out early is a great idea to beat the summer heat and to capture the intense blue of the skies.

All photos copyright Aaron Murray 2013