Take me back to Madison.

By popular request, here's a look back into Madison, especially for all you readers who come here for a window into your past.



What does our beloved hill look like today, in late September? Are the kids lying on the ground amid "Free Tibet" signs? Yes, they are:







Are people debating about politics down on the mall? Yes, they are:







Can I still buy food for an al fresco lunch? Yes, more than ever:







Hey, is that Loose Juice? Is Loose Juice still there after all these years? Yes, it is:







Is that poster store still there? Yeah, come on in:







How about that eyeglasses store with the doll displays in the window? Sure, look:







Hey, give me a closeup on that Bucky thing! Okay:







How about the original State Street coffeehouse, Steep & Brew? It's here and has a nice sidewalk café now (and that's Gino's right next to it):







Do they still have Pipefitter? Yes, here it is:







And here are two closeups:











Maybe this obscure State Street doorstep reminds you of another aspect of your sojourn through Madison:







Well, just stop into Sunshine Daydream and buy some souvenirs of your psychedelic past: