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Norris Alley Inaugural Concert 2017

Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Bruce Baker/McCook Gazette

An inaugural concert at "Norris Alley" in downtown McCook performed by Jim Salestrom on Sept. 30, 2017. The gallery also includes artist renditions of proposed improvements to the alley provided by Engineering International of McCook. Donations to the project should be directed to Mark Graff at McCook National Bank, 308-345-8717 or through the Norris Institute via Treasurer Bruce McDowell at 308-345-5439.

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    Singer-songwriter Jim Salestrom performs for a group of Norris Alley project supporters gathered to announce the first phase funding goal of $148,000 had been achieved.  (Bruce Baker/McCook Gazette)
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    From left, several of the lead organizers for the Norris Alley project; Mark Graff,  Joann Falkenburg and husband Chad Graff, and Jared Muehlenkamp. (Bruce Baker/McCook Gazette)
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    Mark Graff recaps plans for "Norris Alley," including the intent to honor Sen. George Norris, shown on the screen just below. (Bruce Baker/McCook Gazette)
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    A group of organizers for the Noris Alley project honored for their work in achieving the first phase fundraising goal.  (Bruce Baker/McCook Gazette)
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     Emmy award winning songwriter Jim Salestrom performing as the inaugural concert at Norris Alley.  (Bruce Baker/McCook Gazette)
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    Tyler and Brandi Schmick catered the event in style, offering "Bee's Knee's Moonshine" to go with their rustic bar and prohibition era attire. (Bruce Baker/McCook Gazette)
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    Design renditions for a Norris Alley improvement project created by Engineering International of McCook and on display at the site. (Bruce Baker/McCook Gazette)
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    Design renditions for a Norris Alley improvement project created by Engineering International of McCook and on display at the site. (Bruce Baker/McCook Gazette)
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    Artist renditions of "Norris Alley" in McCook.  (Rendition by Engineering International of McCook.)
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    (Rendition by Engineering International of McCook.)
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    (Rendition by Engineering International of McCook.)
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    (Rendition by Engineering International of McCook.)
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    A rural electrification inspired water fountain in honor of George W. Norris.  (Rendition by Engineering International of McCook.)
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    A catering building equipped with three rollup windowed garage doors is intended to enhance the indoor-outdoor open-air environment, while providing indoor dining options and a kitchen for catering services. The structure is planned during the second phase of the project. (Rendition by Engineering International of McCook.)
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    An early floor plan for the catering building.  (Rendition by Engineering International of McCook.)
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    A stairwell inside the catering building leads to a second floor balcony and would be installed during the third phase of the project. (Rendition by Engineering International of McCook.)
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    An outdoor balcony on the west side of the catering building planned during phase three of the project.  (Rendition by Engineering International of McCook.)