Vespa

On March 29, 2011March 29, 2011 By Fred KingIn Art, buildings, SeattleLeave a comment

Faded painting on the side of a building and a Vespa parked on the roof of same.

Crotch Rockets

On March 28, 2011 By Fred KingIn SeattleLeave a comment

Spotted in Georgetown on a Sunday morning.

Stained Glass Window

On March 18, 2011March 18, 2011 By Fred KingIn Glass, SeattleLeave a comment

Spotted in Georgetown, Seattle. Not made with the usual materials.

Fred Marino

On March 18, 2011March 18, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, SeattleLeave a comment

Part of the entryway into the Fred Marino building in Georgetown. Apparently at one time Fred Marino was the largest truck farmer in the Seattle area. This link will take you to a site where there is a history of Italian truck farmers in this area.

Urban Decay for All Ages

On March 17, 2011March 17, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, Children, Seattle, Urban DecayLeave a comment

Another shot/attempt at the brick wall. Father and son out for a walk among the ruins. The son looks like he is not so sure about this adventure.

The Right Angle

On March 15, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, SeattleLeave a comment

I spent some time and a few bits of memory trying to get just the right angle on this wall that would conjure up the right optical experience. I don’t think this shot is the winner. I may be posting a few more of these attempts till I find the right one. My apologies in advance.

Smokestack

On March 15, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, SeattleLeave a comment

At the southern end of the old Rainier Brewery building is a tall, brick smokestack. On the image of the base of the smokestack you can see where ash was probably cleaned out. If this structure was damaged in the 2001 earthquake we had they sure did a good job restoring it.

Aquatic Theme

On March 14, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, SignageLeave a comment

Hip Hop Robot

On March 14, 2011 By Fred KingIn graffitiLeave a comment

Georgetown Kitsch

On March 14, 2011March 14, 2011 By Fred KingIn Art, Seattle, SignageLeave a comment

The “Welcome” Gnome and the Marlboro Man share equal space in the alternative universe known as Georgetown, Seattle.

The Goofy and Mundane

On March 13, 2011 By Fred KingIn Art, buildings, SeattleLeave a comment

Goofy-looking unicorn on a telephone pole and a coffee shop down the street. I feel more comfortable in an environment/locale like Georgetown as opposed to a modern shopping mall. Places like Georgetown in Seattle and Alberta St. in Portland feel very real and comfortable to me. Malls make me very nervous; the music is always too loud and people seem to behave in a manic mode.

Windchime and Rooftop Parking

On March 13, 2011 By Fred KingIn Art, SeattleLeave a comment

Two more examples of the quirky nature of Georgetown.

Fishing

On March 12, 2011 By Fred KingIn Art, buildings, SeattleLeave a comment

Malt House

On March 12, 2011March 12, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, SeattleLeave a comment

Adjacent to the Brew House in the Rainier Brewery is the old Malt House. The details amaze me; the fluted brick beneath the aging, metal sign, the sandstone-colored stone header above the upper window, the arched-brick pattern above the lower window. For a commercial building, which was internally designed to brew beer, it is amazing such energy was put into the outside details. Not something you would see today.

Fantagraphics

On March 11, 2011 By Fred KingIn Seattle, SignageLeave a comment

Fantagraphics, one of the many small businesses located in the Georgetown area of Seattle. I have been amazed by the number of small businesses and companies in Georgetown. Until I parked my car and walked around on foot did I discover the richness of this area.

Brewery Pt. 2

On March 11, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, SeattleLeave a comment

Looking north, a large section of the old Rainier Brewery. Quite a large building. The other image is the southern most section of the brewery, which I would imagine, was damaged in the 2001 quake. The wall just looks like it was torn off. It is being held up by very large steel supports on the back side.

Rainier Brewery

On March 11, 2011March 11, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, Seattle, UncategorizedLeave a comment

The original Brew House, Rainier Brewery in Georgetown, Seattle.

CIA?

On March 6, 2011 By Fred KingIn SignageLeave a comment

Back in the 60’s and 70’s the CIA was referred to as ‘”The Firm”. Maybe they have relocated from Langley to Georgetown (Seattle)?

Postkasten

On March 4, 2011 By Fred KingIn SeattleLeave a comment

Postkasten, German for mailbox. This one is not in use as it is taped shut. Located on the exterior wall of the brick building with two doors in a previous post.