The first stop on the next day's itinerary was the German American Heritage Center in Davenport, and last remaining immigrant hotel of the 1800's in the region. This form 1862 Germania Haus/Miller Hotel explores and celebrates the immigrant experience telling the story of how they contributed to and influenced the development of the community, region, and country. I also took a photo from one of the upstairs windows.
Bucktown Center for the Arts is quite different from a place such as Figge Art Museum. Where the museum houses collections and exhibits from mostly non-local artists, Bucktown gives the opportunity for that artists to create on site in a refurbished warehouse and everything's for sale.
Esther, Eunice and I met a few artists such as Lori Boutott who creates beads for other artists to use in their jewelry as well as for the someone who may want some particular type of bead for their own use.
Lori's cat is around to keep her busy when she takes a quick break. He will bring rolls of knitting wool into one area to distract her.
Jack Wilhoit focuses on artistic photography. Doors and bicycles are his thing from the photograph to the three dimensional.
The Crane and Pelican Cafe in LeClaire, a city near Davenport and along the Mississippi River. Owned by Amanda Harvey, a former mixologist, the restaurant is quiet and cozy yet sophisticated. All of the rooms have large windows with views and the walls have artwork available for purchase.
Executive Chef Fritz is in charge of the bill of fare, which can be more defined as comfort food. I had a gyro of lamb and beef with a side of Asian Slaw. Dessert was a tasty orange crepe.
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