Bailey-Boushay House in Seattle was named after Thatcher Bailey and his partner Frank Boushay, who died of AIDS in 1989. The facility was established in 1992 as a place where people with AIDS could find compassionate care and a way to live their last days with dignity. Today, Bailey-Boushay continues to serve AIDS/HIV patients as well as those with other chronic illnesses such as ALS.
In 1991, artist Linda Beamont created the mosaic "Water for Fires" for the entryway to Bailey-Boushay House. Beaumont is shown here standing in front a part of her work, which includes tile shards, images, text, and mementos.
Caption information source: Bailey-Boushay House website at http://www.baileyboushay.org. Caption information also derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and attached to the back of the photograph.
Physical Description: 1 photographic print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant. Metadata updated as part of a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library Services and Technology Act, through the Washington State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.
Credit: MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107.012.24.02, photo by Phil H. Webber
