Looking Back Thursday: Keystone Korner, 1970

On April 3, 2014 By Fred KingIn Architecture, B&W, buildings, San Francisco, Scanned from 35mm Print, ThoughtsLeave a comment

San Francisco, July 1970. The music venue Keystone Korner. Who remembers Boz Scaggs? How about Bennie Cecil and the Snakes? I think we may have to turn on the ‘Way Back Machine’.

Micro Library*

On April 2, 2014April 2, 2014 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Nikon D7000, PortlandLeave a comment

* My apologies for the reflection lurking in the back of the library. Was on a busy street and I wanted a straight-on shot.

Looking Back Thursday: Telegraph Hill

On March 27, 2014March 27, 2014 By Fred KingIn Architecture, buildings, design, Houses, Personal History, San Francisco, Scanned from 35mm Print, Thoughts1 Comment

Looking down Telegraph Hill towards the south. Photo taken in July, 1970. I thought it was really interesting that the sidewalks were actually sidewalk-steps, which made sense considering the grade of the hill. Also, the Bay Windows, I thought, were really neat architecturally. And, the cobblestone street (sometimes there was a layer of cement over the stones, but the cement never seemed to work well)-with all of its bumps, etc. Like stepping back farther in time than even 1970.

Looking Back Thursday-Belated–(City Lights Books)

On March 21, 2014 By Fred KingIn Architecture, B&W, buildings, San Francisco, Scanned from 35mm Print, SignageLeave a comment

City Lights Books, in North Beach, San Francisco. Taken 1970, 35mm film. The bookstore survives to this day, looking nearly like it did 44 years ago.

Look Back Thursday: SF Cable Cars 1970

On March 6, 2014 By Fred KingIn Architecture, buildings, Car, San Francisco, Scanned from 35mm Print, VehicleLeave a comment

The seemingly timeless cable cars traversing the hills of San Francisco. In the first image I was inclined to drop the VW bug out of the photo, but in reality it is the point of reference in terms of the year. So…….part of it stays.

Telegraph Hill 1970: Lonely Commute

On March 2, 2014 By Fred KingIn Architecture, B&W, buildings, portrait, reflection, San Francisco, Scanned from 35mm Print7 Comments

Looking-Back Sunday: Taken on film in 1970, San Francisco. Sidewalk steps and a lone man in a suit heading for work.

Micro Houses

On February 20, 2014 By Fred KingIn Architecture, buildings, Nikon D7000, Portland, UncategorizedLeave a comment

One of the new trends in affordable housing, I guess. These ‘homes’ are constructed on a trailer chassis and I presume, have all of the usual hookups that living in the 21st century requires.

Looking into the Past*

On February 19, 2014 By Fred KingIn Architecture, B&W, Personal History, red, San FranciscoLeave a comment

Vanessi’s was located in North Beach, at Broadway and Kearny. The restaurant closed in 1997. The gas station, also located in North Beach, was a little bit different than the usual corporate-designed station, even in the 1970’s-when these photos were taken.

*Both photos scanned from 35mm print film, over 40 years old.

Similar Perspectives

On February 17, 2014February 17, 2014 By Fred KingIn Architecture, B&W, buildings, Nikon D7000, SeattleLeave a comment

Geographical Confusion

On February 9, 2014 By Fred KingIn Architecture, buildings, Nikon D7000, Portland, SignageLeave a comment

Two buildings on Albina St. in NE Portland, OR.

Whimsy mixed with…..

On February 5, 2014February 5, 2014 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Art, buildings, Nikon D7000, Seattle, ThoughtsLeave a comment

Georgetown is an odd mix of light industry, residential, artists lofts and retail space in very old buildings. Fascinating that all of these elements can co-exist and thrive. The brick building is part of the very old Seattle Brewery. Not sure what the plan is, but it looks like this building in the old complex is getting a facelift and some major structural help. The Sandbox is an indoor beach playground for children of all ages. The crow on the bottom image seems to be watching over the Vespa scooter.

Seattle’s Oldest Neighborhood

On February 4, 2014 By Fred KingIn Architecture, B&W, buildings, Nikon D7000, reflection, SeattleLeave a comment

Walking around Georgetown, Seattle’s oldest neighborhood, recently. The day was sunny and clear so I thought it would be a good day for shadows and reflections.