The marketing team calls it the Star of the West.

Rapid City. I don't know how much of a star it is, but it does have some charms. After moving away (as so many of it's seeds have) I found myself searching for some pics of my hometown. I always found a few but wanted more. So I had a chance to get a few decent pics over the past couple of years and thought I'd post them. I hope this helps some of the home sick out there and those curious about the Star of the West.

I don't know why Blogger cut all my pics in half but I'm working on it.

What other city do you have a giant brontosaurs keeping watch over the town. Classic Americana.





Well.


For brief moments.


This is a planned 15 story mixed use tower that I would love to see get built. It would be the tallest building in South Dakota. The deigns has actually changed a little and looks even better.



The Beautiful Hotel Alex Johnson






























Before they moved the dinner (that you could walk to after drinking all night) to the freeway. Stupid!!!














The view from my old bedroom window.




























Art Alley. Rapid needs to get of it's ass and do a first friday.













My Favorite





























































This new building is pretty cool. Look at the brick and drawbridgeand it looks like a castle.














I always wanted one of these units.







They did a really nice job when the completed this street.



























The west side.






M hill was given to the city and hopefully they put in some nice trails.












Our old rental. The place was sweet, $450 a month and 2 blocks to the Alex Johnson were cold Boulevards and silky car bombs waited.



Here are a few of my favorites pictures from the Black Hills and Badlands.


I love this one of Spearfish Canyon it looks like a painting.







Roughlock Falls



Central City





Harney wrapped in a cloud.

















The Eye





















Well, that's it for know but I'll keep updated so check back every once and a while.

Brian C. Franke