Station Beatle in Stamford

The Wall Street Journal has an article about cartoonist & Stamford native Mort Walker and his quest to find a permanent home for his cartoon art museum. In addition to being the creator of 9 comic strips, Beetle Bailey being his most famous, Walker has amassed a 200,000 plus collection of comic art. The collection has suffered a few missteps in establishing a home thus far in Greenwich and Florida. Ohio State recently agreed to house the collection that as of late has been sitting in a storage facility back in Stamford.

I’m something of a cartoonist myself. I’ve had a life long love of comics and published my own strip in college. I wish the museum could find a permanent display in Mort’s hometown. If Springfield can get the basketball hall of fame, the City That Works could certainly take aim this prize.



Stamford could stand to benefit from an attraction like this and I'm sure Mr. Walker wouldn't mind it so close to home. Any wealthy fianciers want to step up? Can we secure some pork spending?