The Unvacant Lot
May 4, 2021 11:02:08 #
While wandering about downtown Thomasville, Ga., I discovered an unusual but very neat little park. Apparently a building had been demolished. Rather than build on the now vacant lot, Thomasville converted it into a park. It is called The Unvacant Lot.
There are picnic tables, comfortable chairs and shade sails - all the amenities for a comfortable rest in the park. In addition, the Thomasville Center for the Arts provides rotating art displays in the space. During our visit, there were sections of three different arts exhibits sharing the space. The last shot explains the details and credits the artists.
There are picnic tables, comfortable chairs and shade sails - all the amenities for a comfortable rest in the park. In addition, the Thomasville Center for the Arts provides rotating art displays in the space. During our visit, there were sections of three different arts exhibits sharing the space. The last shot explains the details and credits the artists.
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I think the pieces of wood are blocks for kids to play with.
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Pirate's parrot I think.
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May 4, 2021 11:05:45 #
May 4, 2021 11:07:18 #
How absolutely wonderful and charming! We could use more of these "feel good" stories of towns and their positive actions. Thanks Carol!
May 4, 2021 11:07:44 #
AzPicLady wrote:
What a cool idea!
I was quite taken with it. Thomasville is very user friendly. You see a lot of people wandering the shops with kids and pets. It is a welcoming place.
May 4, 2021 11:09:03 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
How absolutely wonderful and charming! We could use more of these "feel good" stories of towns and their positive actions. Thanks Carol!
Thank you, Linda. I agree! Also, these little oasis are great for photographers!
May 4, 2021 11:11:42 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
While wandering about downtown Thomasville, Ga., I... (show quote)
Good repurposing of space.
May 4, 2021 11:11:58 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
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The town I lived in before moving here did that where a building was torn down too and everyone loves it. This is so sweet and the pictures are fantastic!
May 4, 2021 11:13:43 #
Very enjoyable. I have seen similar in various small towns in the West - often sponsored by an Art group, Chamber of Commerce or other Civic organization.
May 4, 2021 11:14:20 #
photophile wrote:
Good repurposing of space.
That's what I thought, Karin. I was tickled when I found it and understood what it was.
May 4, 2021 11:15:13 #
Horseart wrote:
The town I lived in before moving here did that where a building was torn down too and everyone loves it. This is so sweet and the pictures are fantastic!
Thank you so much! I had a great time exploring and shooting every detail I noticed.
May 4, 2021 11:15:39 #
May 4, 2021 11:16:03 #
quixdraw wrote:
Very enjoyable. I have seen similar in various small towns in the West - often sponsored an Art group, Chamber of Commerce or other Civic organization.
Thank you! It was a first for me and I was quite impressed.
May 4, 2021 11:16:21 #
May 4, 2021 12:33:33 #
Someone had a good idea that got put into practice. Nice place and a nice set, Carol.
May 4, 2021 17:24:57 #
kpmac wrote:
Someone had a good idea that got put into practice. Nice place and a nice set, Carol.
Thank you, Ken! They also sponsor a quail hunt. There are a number of small brass quail hiding all around town. You can pick up a map with clues. You don’t take the quail - just mark a score sheet showing you found them. I haven’t done it yet but one of these days
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