I love a good challenge. For the longest time, I’ve wondered where the interior of Horne’s Department Store from Twin Peaks – Episode 1006 was shot. Thanks to a challenge from a long-time fan and fellow Bookhouse Boy, I have irrefutable evidence that I found it.
Australian artist Steve Rhodes has been virtually visiting iconic Twin Peaks locations throughout the month of June as part of his 30th Anniversary artwork for Society6. As this month-long celebration winds down, he leaves us with two more spots – the Packard Sawmill and Horne’s Department Store.
Last weekend, I kicked off a new recurring series that examines costumes worn by a variety of actors in Twin Peaks. That first Costuming Peaks story looked at Audrey Horne’s outfits in the Pilot Episode. Today, I’m examining her looks from Season 1 – Episodes 1001 to 1007. Grab your saddle shoes and let’s go!
My parents hail from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, so I recall visiting Horne’s Department Store when I was younger. Joseph Horne (no relation to Ben or Jerry) started his self-named department store in 1849 and quickly built a large building in downtown Pittsburgh in 1879. Eventually, Horne’s was purchased by Federated Department Stores and the Horne’s name was…