This 17' tall boot was formerly the landmark sculpture that denoted a famous old Tucson restaurant, The Tack Room. It began as the restaurant for a dude ranch and eventually was recognized as Tucson's first five-star restaurant. Sadly for resident gourmets and tourists alike, The Tack Room closed in 2003. The property is now a gated residential community.
Hi there, As I'm sure is obvious on this site, I LOVE outdoor art! Abe - the boot was probably installed in the 1960's when the Tack Room opened so it wasn't in place when you were still in Tucson in the 50's.
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Nice boot. I used to live in Tucson in the summers, ending in 1952, and never saw the boot in those days.
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Hi there, As I'm sure is obvious on this site, I LOVE outdoor art! Abe - the boot was probably installed in the 1960's when the Tack Room opened so it wasn't in place when you were still in Tucson in the 50's.
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