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.

Brick Arches

On March 6, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Seattle, Urban DecayLeave a comment

PSA?

On March 4, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, buildings, graffiti, Signage, Thoughts, Urban DecayLeave a comment

Public Service Announcement by a culturally concerned street artist, no doubt.

Door 2

On March 3, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Seattle, Urban DecayLeave a comment

Decaying Walls

On March 2, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Seattle, Urban DecayLeave a comment

Chimney

On March 2, 2012March 2, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, SeattleLeave a comment

Chimney at the old Rainier Brewing Co. in Georgetown ( Seattle).

Lighthouse

On February 26, 2012 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, buildingsLeave a comment

Partial view of the North Head Lighthouse near Long Beach, Wa. Shot with film on a Minolta X700 camera.

Wooden Steps

On February 25, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, SeattleLeave a comment

Wooden steps, entrances to the back side of the old Rainier Brewing Co. building in Georgetown ( neighborhood of Seattle ).

Georgetown

On February 21, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, SeattleLeave a comment

One of my favorite places to shoot, Georgetown, where artists can still afford to rent the space they need to practice their craft.

Between Prescott and Alberta

On February 11, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, PortlandLeave a comment

One of my favorite houses in Portland. Located between Prescott and Alberta St. at 19th ( I think ). The detail on the house from the dental molding to all of the cornice and trim work is just wonderful. Even the chimney has some interesting detail to catch your attention. Last week I walked by the house and noticed that the owner had repainted with a different color scheme, which I am not sure I like as well as this one. I have been looking at this house for over 5 years and still have not mustered the courage to knock on the door and ask if I could look inside.

Brooklyn Rooftop

On February 7, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, dusk, New YorkLeave a comment

Taken from the rooftop of a Park Slope four story building looking west towards Manhattan ( which is totally not visible so I don’t know why I referred to it ).

Rusty Building

On February 5, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Portland, Rust, Urban DecayLeave a comment

Rusty, deserted building in Portland, Or. This image was taken from quite a distance with a 70-200mm lens, which is why the quality is not what I would have liked. Having said that, I still thought the colors of the building, as it is in this state of decay, were interesting.

Less Desirables

On February 3, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, Portland, SignageLeave a comment

Brooklyn Architecture from the Past

On January 29, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, New YorkLeave a comment

Lighthouse Sign

On January 25, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Signage, WashingtonLeave a comment

Sign on the side of the North Head Lighthouse in Long Beach, Washington. The lighthouse is located just north of the mouth of the Columbia River.

South Park Past

On January 17, 2012January 17, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, Seattle, Urban DecayLeave a comment

Part of the history of South Park. It might be time to demo what is left of this house and move forward. There is a view of the Duwamish River from this lot, but most of the land on this side of the street are commercial. Very odd neighborhood. I lived here with my family prior to starting school. I must have been @ 4 years old when we lived in South Park. I remember, in the mid-1950’s, walking to the banks of the river with a stick with a piece of string attached on the end thinking I would go fishing. Somewhere there is even a photo of myself and my long deceased cousin Bob standing on a log on the bank of the river with our homemade fishing poles. It seems unmanageable today to imagine a parent allowing a 4 year old to walk a couple of blocks to play in/near a very polluted river. Those were very different times.