Accessorize your Neighborhood

On May 19, 2012 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, buildingsLeave a comment

First Hill, Seattle

On May 19, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Signage, ThoughtsLeave a comment

There are some interesting brick buildings on 12th Ave. on First Hill in Seattle. Some have sadly fallen prey to graffiti, posters and more.

Pink House

On May 8, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Capitol Hill, SeattleLeave a comment

Clock

On May 5, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, SeattleLeave a comment

Discovered this clock on the side of a building on First Hill, Seattle. Reminded me of the clocks from the 60’s that my parents had in our house.

Stacked

On May 5, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Capitol Hill, SeattleLeave a comment

Unchecked, Ivy Wins

On April 28, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Capitol HillLeave a comment

SAAM- Art Deco

On April 26, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, buildings, Capitol Hill, SeattleLeave a comment

The entryway of the SAAM- Seattle Asian Art Museum-has a strong art deco flavor. This facility is part of SAM- Seattle Art Museum-, but located in Volunteer Park. I think it’s collection is permanent with few changes over the years. I just loved the art deco touch.

Fading Ad

On April 23, 2012April 23, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Signage, Urban DecayLeave a comment

I spent a couple of hours in a small, 2 block area of First Hill in Seattle the other day. I was attracted to the area due to the large number of brick buildings. The specific area I was in was between Union and Pike on 11th and 12th Ave. On 11th and Union I came across this ‘fading ad’. There is a posting, I discovered, on another blog from 2009 with a photo of a much less faded H.W. Baker Linen Co. I looked into the company and apparently they still exist in New Jersey, but have long since vacated Seattle. As I finished taking this photo I heard a voice behind me blurt out: “What are you taking a photo of?” At first I ignored the voice. She again asked her question. This time I turned around, to find a smallish women about my age with a tripod strapped to her back. Apparently she had shot this fading ad quite a few times and really likes to keep track of it as it fades in time. I’m not sure what relevance this has to the overall experience of shooting the ad, but…..there you have it.

Secret Garden

On April 21, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Capitol Hill, Flowers, garden, SignageLeave a comment

Seattle Neighborhood I Like to Explore

On April 11, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Neon, Seattle, SignageLeave a comment

Georgetown

On April 5, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, SeattleLeave a comment

Georgetown Community Center. For years this building served as the South Precint Headquarters for SPD, The South Precint is now located in a larger, new facility on Delridge Way in West Seattle. Above photo: looking south on BNSF tracks in Georgetown. There is an old spur that goes into the old Seattle Brewery Building. That spur ends abruptly about 20 yards north of this location. It’s an interesting place to walk around on a Sunday morning. Along the tracks is a wealth of discarded items.

Doubles

On April 4, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, SeattleLeave a comment

Pocket Watch

On March 21, 2012 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, buildings, PortlandLeave a comment

Vespa & Crow: #2

On March 14, 2012March 14, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Seattle1 Comment

I’ve shot this Vespa before, from a different angle. Thought it was worth a second visit.

Fading Vespa Sign

On March 12, 2012March 12, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Signage, Urban DecayLeave a comment

Although nearly faded away, this is a sign on the old Vespa Club in Georgetown. The painting is supposed to show a woman ( circa 1960’s) sitting on a yellow Vespa scooter.

Between Two Buildings

On March 12, 2012March 12, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, SeattleLeave a comment

Between two buildings at the old Seattle Brewing Co. is an old walkway that probably wouldn’t meet code today.

Mike’s House: Project Completed

On March 9, 2012March 9, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, PortlandLeave a comment

For the past two years I have been following the renovation of this house in the Sabin Area of NE Portland, Or. It belongs to a guy named Mike. Mike and I have talked a few times during the course of the renovation, but I have no idea what his last name is. I believe this house belonged to an old guy that I saw once a few years ago, a relative of Mike’s wife. The house was inherited and nearly a tear-down; it was just a horrible mess inside and out. I don’t know how the old guy survived the winters in this house. The house is even more spectacular on the inside. I have peeked in a few windows, but have not seen Mike since he completed the interior. He did everything within his power to keep the integrity of the original design, even down to the shade of yellow he chose for the exterior. If/when I get a chance to walk through the interior I’m sure Mike will allow me to take some photos.

General Offices

On March 7, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, SeattleLeave a comment

This building is in use today or has space to lease. I think it may have been the location of the offices for the old Seattle Brewing and Malting Co. Location: Georgetown, Seattle.