Destruction! Thanks to Jonah for the pictures and report

The traffic circle at 11th and Denny is not the most secure place. Neighbors in the CHS Facebook Group were commiserating Monday over the sad destruction of the neighborhood rat gallery that had taken shape in the circle inspired by the nearby Saint Rat Mosaic in Cal Anderson Park.

The tiny gallery, the sculptures, and the “Take a Rat, Leave a Rat Exchange” might need another work party — and a new home.

CHS reported here on the “Hot Rat Summer” work party in July to restore the much-loved mosaic after the city painted over it during work on the historic Cal Anderson Gatehouse. Continue reading →