Ok, here are the photos that you've all been waiting for! Construction has been completed on the return of the Paramount Ranch town set to a Western look and I have provided some photos so that you can see what it looks like now.

Before you see the pictures I want to let you know that the town will not look exactly like it did for Dr. Quinn. There will be many elements that you will recognize, but the town doesn't look 100% like it did. As a working set, it is inevitable that some things will change with time. And, they have. You will notice right away that some of the buildings have different colors now. And, some of the windows and doorways are different. In the long run, this will be beneficial to future productions that may consider using the town.

Regarding the portico that was added for Carnivale, and which was left in place, someone I was chatting with mentioned that on Dr. Quinn, when Hank and Jake were planning to upgrade the saloon to a nicer establishment, they talked of a two story place. We can now imagine that they eventually got it! And, regarding the much larger windows on the saloon, it was pointed out that now when there are stunt fights in the saloon, someone can get thrown through the windows!

The photos that you will be seeing were taken in April 2004 while the town was dressed for filming a Hallmark movie called "Hope Rose". So, you will see different signs and set dressing than you are used to seeing. I thought photos of the town in use would be more interesting for you to see than photos of it all boarded up as it always is in between film shoots. (When I know when this movie will be airing, I'll try to let you all know.) If you have any questions about any of the photos, post them in the discussion area of this website and I'll try to answer them. I hope you enjoy the photos!

Don