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09-SEP-2010

Closed, Mission Beach, San Diego, California, 2010

Sailor Jerry, a store that most likely sells beach accessories in this resort community, is closed. The “Wooden Indian” – a sign that symbolized tobacco stores since the 19th century – has been locked away inside, and peers through a door plastered with labels and ads promoting relatively obscure organizations and products. The most important sign in the window is, of course, the closed sign. The shop will open later, and the Wooden Indian will take his usual place on Mission Boulevard. But for now, the door’s windows will reflect those who wait for admittance.

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Phil Douglis24-Oct-2010 19:48
The wooden Indian looked so forlorn to me, trapped behind those reflections and signs. I am sure he would prefer to always be on the street, but such freedom would quickly finish his career as an advertisement. He would make a very nice addition to some local's den.
JSWaters24-Oct-2010 19:03
The wooden Indian looks like he can't wait to get out from behind that window and beckon customers into Sailor Jerry's.
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