This Is Where We Live (in Washington State), Shelly
There were two exterior locations used for the home of Leo and Shelly Johnson. The first home exterior seen the Pilot Episode and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me was located in Washington State.
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Twin Peaks Location – Bobby Drives Shelly Home
In the Twin Peaks pilot episode, Bobby Briggs offers to drive Shelly Johnson home from the Double R Diner. As it turns out, this scene is similar to other driving scenes in the series – it’s a combination of four different film locations in the Snoqualmie, Washington area.
Vacant Peaks – The Johnson House – Part 1
This Vacant Peaks article is the first of two stories about Leo and Shelly Johnson’s house. This recurring series captures glimpses of buildings, sets, props or details without people. For this first part, I’m focusing on the Pilot Episode and Season 1 of Twin Peaks. The exterior location in the Pilot Episode was shot in Washington state. The…
Setting the Stage – The Great Northern Hotel Exteriors
When Special Agent Dale Cooper seeks accommodations in Twin Peaks, Sheriff Harry S. Truman offers to get him a great rate at the clean and reasonably priced Great Northern Hotel. This Setting the Stage article takes a closer look at the exteriors scenes of this iconic hotel from Seasons 1-3 of Twin Peaks.
Twin Peaks Fan Fest Memories – Palmer House in Everett, WA
I recently shared a comprehensive look at all of the exterior shots of the Palmer House in Twin Peaks. Two homes in Washington State were used in the series – one located in Monroe and one in Everett. I had the opportunity to visit the latter home following the 1996 Twin Peaks Fan Fest.
Setting the Stage – Big Ed’s Gas Farm Exteriors
Big Ed’s Gas Farm in Twin Peaks was a service station run by Big Ed Hurley. I’m taking a closer look at the exteriors of this location as seen in Seasons 1-3 of Twin Peaks. Interestingly, the location “moved” three times during the run of the show.
Vacant Peaks – The Great Northern Hotel – Part 1
Vacant Peaks returns with a visit to The Great Northern Hotel. This recurring series captures glimpses of buildings, sets, props or details without people in Twin Peaks. Similar to the articles about Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Department in Twin Peaks, I am presenting The Great Northern Hotel in parts. This first story includes empty sets and details from the Pilot Episode…
Vacant Peaks – Hurley Residence
The Vacant Peaks series captures fleeting glimpses of buildings, sets, props or details from a place both wonderful and strange. This time, I’m visiting the Hurley residence, home to Big Ed, Nadine, and James.
The Green Mugs of Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Department
“Diane, today we are going to focus on the green coffee mugs.” While researching all things about the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Department in Twin Peaks, I kept noticing a green mug in several episodes throughout Season 2. The mug makes it’s first appearance in Episode 2001. But this mug is the second green colored mug to…
Setting the Stage – Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Department Exterior in Season 1
This Setting the Stage article is the first in a three-part series about the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Department’s exterior. Originally, I wanted one story containing all the exterior shots of the Sheriff’s Department. After analyzing the captured images from Seasons 1-3, I realized I needed three different articles. This first story focuses on the Pilot…