Razor wire everywhere, which seems a bit excessive to me.
Tag: buildings
Gowanus Canal
Abandoned building, scrap metal business, section of the canal and dead rat floating near the 3rd St. Bridge. In the background of the image of the canal turning a corner you can see an elevated section of track/trestle for the F Train. The red brick building with no windows is a couple of blocks from the Gowanus Canal, but seemed to fit into the general environment you see as you walk towards the canal itself.
The canal is now an EPA Superfund Site. If you click on the link the Wikipedia page will have a map of the canal area on the right side of the page. Where we walked that afternoon was down 3rd St. up a couple of blocks to Carroll Gardens and then returned via Carroll St and Carroll St. Bridge.
Lower Manhattan
Various views of Lower Manhattan.
Ground Zero
Some buildings and a cemetery near Ground Zero. St. Paul’s Chapel Cemetery.
Brownstones
Row of brownstones near Prospect Park. This is a B & W version of an image posted earlier.
St. Paul’s Chapel
Adjacent to Ground Zero is St. Paul’s Chapel. There is a cemetery on the grounds as well and the chapel. I think it has become the unofficial gathering place for visitors searching out the location of some of the events of Sept. 11, 2001. People from all over the world gravitate to this location.
Red Peppers
Some images from around the Farmers Market on Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn.
Vines and things
This vine looks like clematis, but it is too early in the year for it to be in bloom. Wisteria?
The bungalow above was written up in the Oregonian a couple of years back as it was being remodeled. The home has many green features including solar panels on the roof.
Star E Rose
The Star E Rose Cafe on Alberta Street. My granddaughter and I have spent some enjoyable time here people watching and consuming coffee……well, I the coffee and she a sippy cup with juice. One on a sunny evening and one on a cloudy day. I have had a few dreams that were centered around the Star E Rose. Many years ago it used to be a Rexall Drugstore. There are apartments located on the second floor. I seem to pick up an odd vibe or energy every time I am in this cafe. I have taken nearly a dozen shots of the cafe and I don’t think I have really ‘got it’. I’ll keep trying to capture whatever it is I sense about the Star E Rose. Will keep you posted.
A review from the above link: “They serve some damn fine pie here. You sometimes have to step through through a lot of trustafarians to get to the door sometimes but generally, it’s got a good vibe and the most important thing GOOD PIE!”
I think I just learned a new word: trustafarians. Based on the clientele I have witnessed at this cafe over the past three years I would define ‘trustafarian’ as a ‘ trust fund baby with dreds’. What’s your best guess?
Sights & Signage in the Pearl
In the Pearl District ( Portland ) there are signs and art in abundance. Fenouil is a brasserie.
The other Painted Ladies
Portland version of “The Painted Ladies” of Alamo Square, San Francisco.
Details
A short while back I posted some views of a home in NE Portland that I really liked. I revisited the home this past week to capture some of the details of the house that draws me in. From leaded windows to dental molding I think it is an interesting structure that someone put some extra thought and time into.
La Conner, Washington.
La Conner, Washington, home of Tom Robbins ( Another Roadside Attraction & other books) and aging commercial signs.
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