Taking It to the Streets
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Jan 20, 2014 20:22:58 #
I got to work a little early this afternoon and decided to hoof it around the block to stretch my legs. I've worked for the local Transit Authority at the shop in east Dallas for 30 years but I always seem to find something new. The 1st 2 shots are Robert & his rig. I've known Robert on & off for 20+ years. Hes a good guy. (photos are used with his permission) The next shot is the world famous It'll Do Club..... :wink: This was a 'Pressure Cooker' hang-out for housewives in the 60's..... :wink: ;)
This 2nd set is the sort of stuff I spot on a routine basis ..
This 2nd set is the sort of stuff I spot on a routine basis ..
Robert with his new hat....
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Robert & his 'rig'....
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It'll Do!
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Lincoln on a garage door....
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The "Hotel' of Mystery!
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Gargoyles in East Dallas!!
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Jan 21, 2014 00:35:51 #
Jan 21, 2014 02:30:26 #
Thanks.... I've seen it go through 2 low income transitional phases. The latest reincarnation is hi-rise condos. Developers are buying up entire blocks of houses and leveling the sites. (single dwelling and duplexes built in the 20's & 30's) I have mixed feelings about this.....
Jan 21, 2014 02:46:49 #
ajohnston3 wrote:
Thanks.... I've seen it go through 2 low income transitional phases. The latest reincarnation is hi-rise condos. Developers are buying up entire blocks of houses and leveling the sites. (single dwelling and duplexes built in the 20's & 30's) I have mixed feelings about this.....
I understand. The very old neighborhood I grew up in is still there but has deteriorated to the point that someone will tear it all down soon (if the rust belt city that it is in ever grows again, that is).
Jan 21, 2014 03:26:01 #
Thanks for posting your photos. I'm in Dallas and haven't really posted much from Dallas, but I think I'll get out and take some. Do you know the Dixie House? I think I'll make it one of my shots.
Jan 21, 2014 18:21:08 #
SteveR wrote:
Thanks for posting your photos. I'm in Dallas and haven't really posted much from Dallas, but I think I'll get out and take some. Do you know the Dixie House? I think I'll make it one of my shots.
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Sounds good... It's a unique structure with it's tiled roof and clock-face. Mmmmm... chicken fried steak!... I would really like to do some walkarounds in Lakewood. My son and his family live there. (he's the chef at the Garden cafe) It's a pretty unique part of the Dallas scene. The neon on the Lakewood theater marquee would make a cool night shot.... Lots of great old houses... Whiterock lake just up the street. Somebody should shoot the double arched entrance to Woodrow Wilson High School...
Jan 21, 2014 18:37:13 #
ajohnston3 wrote:
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My daughter was 6th in her class at Woodrow. I know it well. Here are a few from White Rock in 2011.
Jan 21, 2014 22:27:02 #
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Jan 22, 2014 02:11:26 #
sailorsmom wrote:
Very nice shots, ajohnston3! Love the close-up in #1!
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Robert is a interesting individual. He's well spoken and unfailingly polite. I've asked him a few leading questions from time to time but he does not seem to be inclined to discuss his situation. If nothing else he is a almost daily reminder of how blessed I am.
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