Bing Crosby Painting at the Crosby House, Gonzaga University
Bing Crosby, 1930’s
Artist Norman Rockwell standing amongst his paintings at exhibit at Municipal Art Gallery at Barnsdall Park, Los Angeles, 1965
Even though this happened in October, 2022, I still wanted to share it with the community in-case it was missed. I also found out about it after the fact and was late to publish this blog. I still think it deserves to be re-shared because it’s a great resource of entertainment history/artifacts and a tribute to the local legend, Mr. Bing Crosby. Also, where else in Spokane can you see an original Norman Rockwell Painting!
The Crosby house, on the Gonzaga University campus, is a museum of memorabilia and artifacts featuring the talented singer, film actor, and radio performer, Bing Crosby. A painting of Bing, by the artist Norman Rockwell, was unveiled after it was deeded to the Crosby House by a gallery in Wyoming. Crosby is revered in Spokane as a local celebrity. Here are some fun facts about Bing. He was born in Tacoma, Washington in 1903, but also lived in Spokane. His records went to number one 44 times and he appeared in numerous films from the 1930’s to the 1970’s. He was also a radio star where is long-running series Kraft Music Hall, was his most famous.
The artist Normal Rockwell was best known for his 323 cover illustrations for the Saturday Evening Post publication, depicting nostalgic, Americana scenes of everyday life and important events. He was also a talented and prolific artist and his work is rarely seen in the Pacific Northwest. What an amazing draftsman and painter! This will be a fantastic addition to the collection at the Crosby House and I’m looking forward to seeing it.
Source: bingcrosby.com
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