Hey. That's the location of the new BMV. It was an abandoned and boarded up building for years until recent renovations turned it into a huge 3-storey second-hand bookstore. I think 25 or 30 years ago it used to be a hungarian restaurant, but for some reason it just stood empty and run-down for decades.
Posted by Kimberly Way at September 23, 2007 09:52 AMGreat street scene Sam - love the texture and colours on show
Posted by Craig Wilson at September 23, 2007 04:23 PMIsn't this where the giant book store is now? Good shot. As today is the first day of fall, im looking forward to some nice autumn shots.
The way you juxtaposed the clothing with the peeling white paint above is brilliant! And I like the way the little red truck is headed towards a doomed ride over the edge of the curb.
Great pic Sum! Keep up the good work.
Posted by Peter at September 23, 2007 10:44 PMThat has to be one of the dirtiest most depressing walls i have seen. what a hideous place. And people actually bought things there? Wouldn't picking through the trash be an equally effective and less expensive way to procure the same quality of goods?
(This photo fills a much needed visual gap in my life)
Posted by scott at September 27, 2007 08:56 PM