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Twin Peaks Location – Gazebo From Pilot Deleted Scene

On February 21, 2019, Twin Peaks Archive tweeted an oneline schedule from the first day of shooting for the Pilot Episode of Twin Peaks. This schedule included scenes from the Double R Diner and the infamous traffic light at the intersection of Bendigo Boulevard and North Bend Way in North Bend, Washington. It also included a deleted scene with Cooper and Truman that took place near the Gazebo. Luckily, brother Jer shared two photos from this scene which helped me locate the film location.

WHERE IS THE GAZEBO FROM THE TWIN PEAKS PILOT LOCATED?

Finding the film location for this scene was pretty easy since the Pilot Episode was shot in Washington State. I searched Google Maps for a Gazebo in Snoqualmie and North Bend and easily found it.

Google Maps
Google Maps

Located at the corner of Railroad Avenue and SE King Street in Snoqualmie, Washington, the Gazebo is located just down the street from the Giant Log.

Cooper and Truman walk by the Gazebo in the pilot
Pilot – Deleted Scene
Folder with an image of a home
Episode 2.012

It’s also located across from one of Cooper’s prospective properties in episode 2.012.

Sarah Palmer walking at night
Part 14
Sidewalk at night next to a building
September 2019

We also almost catch a glimpse of it in Twin Peaks Part 14 on Showtime. Sarah Palmer walks along Centennial Trail while on her way to Elk’s Point #9 Bar in the episode. In the image above, the gazebo would have been located on the right side.

Google Maps
Google Maps

Here’s the gazebo as seen from SE King Street. Sarah would have walked by the left side of the gazebo.

Google Maps
Google Maps

This is the exact gazebo where they shot the scene as the details from the roof support and white railing match. I’ve been unable to locate any historic photos of the gazebo but its roof was replaced in 2016.

Google Maps
Google Maps

In this image you can see the entrance to Smokey Joe’s Tavern which was the location for Elk’s Point #9 Bar.

Cooper and Truman walk by the Gazebo
Pilot – Deleted Scene
Gazebo and courtyard at night
February 21, 2024

Notice the sign and lighting behind Truman and Cooper in this scene.

Google Maps
Google Maps

It’s the sign (now replaced) and lighting from the Snoqualmie Market located on Railroad Avenue. The image above is from 2007 so the original partial Coca-Cola sign must have been replaced sometime after the Pilot episode was shot. I haven’t found photo reference for this spot prior to 2007.

TWIN PEAKS PILOT ONELINE SCHEDULE

Twin Peaks Archive
Oneline Schedule from Twin Peaks Archive

Please make sure you are following @TwinPeaksArchve on Twitter or checkout the Twin Peaks Archive website for some great insight into a series we both love. The image above is the oneline schedule dated February 19, 1989. The cameras rolled a few days later on February 21. The deleted scene at the Gazebo would have been first scene shot with Cooper and Truman together.

1005
Episode 1.005

The first appearance of the gazebo didn’t take place until episode 1.005 when James Hurley and Donna Hayward discuss family history and secrets. This gazebo was located in Malibou Lake Mountain Club in Agoura Hills, California. Sadly, it was destroyed in the Woosley Fire in November 2018.

So what would have taken place at the gazebo in the Pilot Episode? Here is part of the “Northwest Passage” script, the original name for the series from December 7, 1988. I’ve added the revised dialogue as it appears in the episode for ACT FOUR.

GAZEBO IN ACT ONE OF THE TWIN PEAKS PILOT

EXT. TWIN PEAKS TOWN SQUARE – DAWN

The picturesque center of the town of Twin Peaks; a small, neatly manicured park with a pristine white gazebo its centerpiece. Fronting the park is the ’30’s-style streamlined, concrete and glass City Hall. An early rising MAN walks two Irish setters through the square.

Most likely would have been an establishing shot similar to the opening credits. I wonder if the Giant Centennial Log to the place of this scene.

Cooper and Truman walking at night
TWIN PEAKS – Pilot – “Northwest Passage” – Airdate: April 8, 1990. (Photo by ABC Photo Archives/ABC via Getty Images)
MICHAEL ONTKEAN;KYLE MACLACHLAN
Sidewalk by Gazebo and railroad tracks at night
February 21, 2024

GAZEBO IN ACT FOUR OF TWIN PEAKS PILOT

EXT. TOWN SQUARE – EARLY EVENING
Cooper and Steadman (ed. note – Truman’s original character name) walk through the town square, past the gazebo, towards city hall.

COOPER 
(stopping to look at the gazebo)
First Draft – “I’ve seen these in pictures before, but there is an actual gazebo, right here in your city square. That is beautiful.”

On Screen – “You know, I’ve seen these in pictures, but there is an actual gazebo, right here in your city square. This is beautiful.”

Cooper and Truman talking next to the carved bear by the gazebo
Pilot – Deleted Scene
Gazebo at night
February 21, 2024

STEADMAN/TRUMAN
First Draft – (looks at his watch) “You know we’re gonna be late for that meeting -”

On Screen – “You bet.”

COOPER
(continuing on)
First Draft – “You know, I’m from Philadelphia and a thing like this, a gazebo, in a town square that is so meticulously maintained (head snaps around, noticing another detail) – look how these hedges are clipped.”

On Screen – “You know, I’m from Philadelphia and a thing like…”

STEADMAN/TRUMAN
On Screen – “Cooper. Cooper, you’re gonna make us late for that meeting.

COOPER
On Screen – (pointing to carved bear) “This is a bear carved from Douglas Fir.”

TRUMAN
On Screen – “Yes it is.”

COOPER
On Screen – (exits scene) “Take for instance these hedges…”

TRUMAN
On Screen – “Cooper.”

COOPER
On Screen – “These are very meticulously maintained…”

TRUMAN
On Screen – “Cooper old buddy.”

Truman standing by the carved bear by the gazebo
Pilot – Deleted Scene

This scene would have been placed just before the Town Hall meeting. How can Cooper be Truman’s “old buddy” if they just met that morning?

Pilot Episode
TWIN PEAKS – Pilot – “Northwest Passage” – Airdate: April 8, 1990. (Photo by ABC Photo Archives/ABC via Getty Images)
MICHAEL ONTKEAN;KYLE MACLACHLAN
Gazebo at night
February 21, 2024

GAZEBO IN ACT FIVE OF TWIN PEAKS PILOT

FADE IN:
EXT. TOWN SQUARE – NIGHT
The gazebo in the empty square. Silence.

GAZEBO IN ACT SIX OF TWIN PEAKS PILOT

EXT. TOWN SQUARE – NIGHT
The gazebo.

Appears to be mostly establishing shots.

So it’s clear the gazebo would have been seen several times throughout the pilot episode. I bet that footage actually exists somewhere, especially since they shot the scene with Cooper and Truman. Maybe one day we’ll see it.

THE CARVED BEAR BY THE GAZEBO

Carved bear by a gazebo
Pilot – Deleted Scene

In the Act Four scene, Cooper mentions this bear was carved from a Douglas Fir tree.

Carved bear in the bushes
Twin Peaks Prop / Twin Peaks Archive

Jerry Horne from Twin Peaks Archive shared a photo of the actual bear. If you want to see more props from the series, check out his awesome site – Twin Peaks Props. Thank you again to brother Jer for the help with this story.

 

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  • Steven Miller at Twede's Cafe enjoying cherry pie and coffee

    A "Twin Peaks" fan since October 1993, Steven Miller launched Twin Peaks Blog in February 2018 to document his decades-long fascination with David Lynch and Mark Frost's wonderful and strange show. With his Canon camera in hand, he's visited numerous film locations, attended Twin Peaks events and conducted extensive historical research about this groundbreaking series. Along with fellow Bookhouse Boys, he dreams of creating a complete Twin Peaks Archive of the series and feature film. Steven currently resides in Central Florida.

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