If not graffiti, then maybe a mural? Or? Spotted on a building on Alberta St.
Rexall Drugstore
Painting of the old Rexall Drugstore on the corner of Alberta St and 24th NE in Portland. The space is now occupied by the Star E Rose Cafe on the first floor and I think apartments on the 2nd floor.
Mike’s Old House
I have posted photos of this house in NE Portland, not knowing the owner and much about the history. This past week I met Mike, the owner by inheritance, of this old home. Mike has been doing home renovations in Portland for the past 3 decades. Rather than tear this house down, for somewhat sentimental reasons, Mike decided he was going to refurbish. This refurb will be a major project that will take some time. The ‘bones’ of the home are relatively good, but the roof, porches, electrical and plumbing are shot. I hope to be able to document as much of this renovation as possible. Mike knows I have a photoblog and that I have posted a couple of images of the home, pre-renovation.
Stay tuned for updates in 2011 and perhaps beyond.
Rhody
Rhody’s seem to stay in this state for some time before they open up in June.
Early Blossoms
Mini rainbow. I must have just missed the fairies dancing about.
Hydrant
I really like the colorful fire hydrants in Portland, Or. I wonder if they are painted with these colors to make it easier for a dog to see at a distance?
Vintage
I believe this is a fairly old coffee press. Next time I am in this coffee shop I will ask about the history of this device.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Taken from my 2007 visit to Brooklyn ( I am just finishing the editing on the 600+ photos I took ). From a path in the Botanic Garden.
John Jay High School
John Jay High School, in Park Slope, Brooklyn.
Belated Skywatch Friday
Meant to post this yesterday. Oooops.
The 343
Plaque dedicated to a volunteer firefighter who lost his life on Sept. 11th, 2001. 343 New York firemen gave/lost their lives on Sept. 11th, 2001.
Steeples
Steeples from around New York.
Close to the Maddening Crowd
View of Times Square and also a large crowd of people in Midtown Manhattan attending a food oriented festivity.
New York Fire Patrol#2
Located in Greenwich Village, Fire Patrol#2.
Brooklyn Bridge
From the Manhattan side looking towards Brooklyn.
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