Brooks Was Here

Fifth and Main Streets, downtown Mansfield

“Dear fellas, I can’t believe how fast things move on the outside. I saw an automobile once when I was a kid, but now they’re everywhere. The world went and got itself in a big damn hurry.”

Stand in the location where Brooks steps off the curb on his way to the Brewer Hotel, narrowly avoiding an oncoming car. Located on the east corner of Fifth Street and Main Street in downtown Mansfield.

Directions leaving the Bissman Building:
Leaving the Bissman Building, get into the right hand lane. On the left corner of Fifth and Main Streets is the location where Brooks crossed the road.  Distance from Bissman Building: 322 ft.  

Shawshank Trail Fun Fact

Stand on the east corner of  Main St. to cross Fifth Street on the way to the Brewer Hotel.