I just stumbled upon 10 beautiful photographs of some original Twin Peaks sets, shot by the show’s very own production designer, Richard Hoover. I don’t believe they’ve been published elsewhere, except for his own portfolio website, so allow me to classify them as rare… at least for now. These authentic photos give you an idea of how it must have felt like being a crew member walking around the iconic sets of The Great Northern, The Blue Pine Lodge (the Martell residence), etc.

Richard has since been responsible for many other production designs, including more recently Enlightened starring Laura Dern, the Entourage pilot as well as The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, which he worked on together with another Twin Peaks production designer, Patricia Norris. Patricia is also hugely responsible for the look of the sets below.

Twin Peaks Production Design by Richard Hoover

The Great Northern Hotel registration desk

Twin Peaks Production Design by Richard Hoover

The Great Northern Hotel meeting room

Twin Peaks Production Design by Richard Hoover

Door to Ben Horne’s office

Twin Peaks Production Design by Richard Hoover

The Great Northern Hotel dining hall

Twin Peaks Production Design by Richard Hoover

The hallway to Dale Cooper’s room

Twin Peaks Production Design by Richard Hoover

Windom Earle’s cabin

Twin Peaks Production Design by Richard Hoover

The Blue Pine Lodge’s study

Twin Peaks Production Design by Richard Hoover

The Blue Pine Lodge’s living room

Twin Peaks Production Design by Richard Hoover

Jacques Renault’s apartment

Twin Peaks Production Design by Richard Hoover

The train car from the murder scene (as identified by Mischa and Lucas)