Missouri Star in Hamilton, MO

On our way to the family reunion we had to stop in Hamilton, Missouri. This is the new center of attraction for many quilters currently. As we announced the destination of our trip, many women in Minnesota said "you must stop at Missouri Star Quilters in Hamilton".

So here is our model, Susan, showing off her trophy for the visit.

This is downtown Hamilton. Buildings like these were built all over the Midwest in the 1880s and 1890s. Many cities downtown areas have fallen into disrepair. A good article may be read here:
http://www.npr.org/2015/05/21/408452759/one-family-revitalizes-a-small-town-with-yes-quilts 

On this mural we can see the bragging points about Hamilton. It is the self proclaimed Quilt Town, USA and is the birthplace of JC Penney.

 Across the street we see similar buildings with a huge quilt mural.

 This was the 500th JC Penney store with the original in Cheyenne, Wyoming.  The proprietor of Missouri Star Quilters now owns most of the downtown buildings. 

 This is the inside of the original Penney's store. Each shop on the street has a different theme.  

What do guys do when wives are shopping? Here you see mans land with the chairs TVs and all kinds of relaxing methods.

Here is Ariel with ideas for future expansion.