tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291918782024-03-13T09:49:27.141-07:00The Peopletron Focus<i>Lost :: Irrelevant :: overlooked :: Forgotten</i>Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079222945390278552noreply@blogger.comBlogger180125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191878.post-81344648428305240762011-01-08T14:33:00.000-08:002011-01-10T14:26:00.206-08:00Knott's Berry Farm- Before and After Part 4<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TSuCUP5sysI/AAAAAAAAGHs/VBUAliDlAGk/s320/Knotts+06.jpg" width="317" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> 1970s</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">I thought I would post another then and now shot of Independence Hall at Knott's Berry Farm. This first shot shows the building and the long walkway leading up to the entrance. I apologize for the quality of this picture, as the prints from this set were badly damaged. I tried to make the sky more blue. The original picture had green skies.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">And a more recent picture. The walkway is still there, but shorter. I had my back up against the wall of the Soak City water park. It's a shame that this once quiet and peaceful area of knott's is surrounded by a tacky water park. In the summertime the lawn here gets full of people in their swimsuits running around. But worst of all, it really make getting good pictures of the building difficult. The attraction itself is worth that annoyance as it recreates the original Independence Hall quite accurately.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Visit the official Knott's Berry Farm website <a href="http://www.knotts.com/">here</a>.<br />
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Tags: <a class="techtag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/Knotts+Berry+Farm" rel="tag">Knotts Berry Farm</a> <a class="techtag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/Ghost+Town" rel="tag">Ghost Town</a> <a class="techtag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/Independence+Hall" rel="tag">Independence Hall</a></div>Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079222945390278552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191878.post-66486605575464680282010-09-11T18:33:00.000-07:002010-09-19T18:07:53.021-07:00Chris and Pitt's<div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="112" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TIwsyIsz8AI/AAAAAAAAGAs/RiKe2W8do90/s200/Chris+and+Pitts04.jpg" width="175" /></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">One of southern California's great Bar-B-Q restaurants, Chris and Pitt's has a very unique architectural style; Create a the log cabin look and feel without actually building a log cabin.What you get is a terrific looking little Bar-B-Q place just off of the 405 freeway in Bellflower. The first Chris and Pitt's restaurant opened in 1940 by the young Greek immigrant Chris Pelonis. While many other Chris and Pitt's opened throughout California, only four restaurants are still operating today. The Bellflower location is known as number 4, and numbers 5, 6, and 15 are also still around. Along with the restaurant chain, Chris and Pitt's also has their very brand of Bar-B-Q sauce which is available for sale at select grocery stores.</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TIwsvAUj5WI/AAAAAAAAGAU/CHBya0JuKz0/s400/Chris+and+Pitts01.JPG" width="400" /></div>A view of the corner of the building. It must have been quite an undertaking to paint all of the logs on the side of the building. Although they aren't real, it does give a nice country look to the building located in the middle of Southern California.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TIwszfoLgMI/AAAAAAAAGA0/VblMpYst31c/s400/Chris+and+Pitts05.jpg" width="400" /></div>The Chris and Pitt's BAR-B-Q sign.<br />
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Chris and Pitt's BAR-B-Q No. 4 is located at 9839 Artesia Blvd Bellflower, CA 90706.<br />
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You can visit their website <a href="http://www.chrisandpittsbbqrestaurants.com/">here</a>.Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079222945390278552noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191878.post-82896372493135800792010-08-15T12:33:00.000-07:002010-09-19T18:09:15.531-07:00Old Towne Mall- Carousel Gift Shop<div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500672295703247154" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TFZQTyM5eTI/AAAAAAAAF4I/cmLYxy_WxOo/s400/carousel01.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" />If it was the early 1970's and you found yourself in the Old Towne Mall looking for that perfect gift for your loved one, then the Carousel Gift Shop was just the place for you. This picture shows the plethora of items for sale here. They have all of the typical seventies gifts; owls, mushrooms, caricatured statues, pictures of bread and wine, and lots of pottery. Notice the excitement in the faces of the shoppers as they browse their wonderful selections.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500672292142114402" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TFZQTk725mI/AAAAAAAAF4A/D2NGz__4gy4/s400/carousel02.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" />This is another view of the store, located right at the cable car entrance on the north side of the mall.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500672292574064674" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TFZQTmi18CI/AAAAAAAAF34/nxKJWa5lQTs/s400/carousel03.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" />Here you can see the cable car in the background. You can also see the amazing carpet in the store. I like the quick transition from brick street to deep red carpet.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500672290151436754" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TFZQTdhPkdI/AAAAAAAAF3w/0OYeY5VYL5c/s400/Carousel+ad.jpg" style="display: block; height: 118px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" />This ad touts the Carousel Gift Shop as not only the largest Hallmark card and gift shop in the southland, but also as the most beautiful. Many of the stores' names were relevant to the theme of Old Towne, as the Old Towne Carousel was the centerpiece of the mall.</div><br />
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Old+Towne+Mall" rel="tag">Old Towne Mall</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Torrance" rel="tag">Torrance</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/California" rel="tag">California</a> </span></span>Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079222945390278552noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191878.post-27393646110204619512010-08-12T19:33:00.000-07:002010-08-12T19:51:15.103-07:00Catalina- Captured German Machine Gun<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TGSvRnqAnII/AAAAAAAAF6Q/e-skbwwpDY8/s1600/Machine+Gun01.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TGSvRnqAnII/AAAAAAAAF6Q/e-skbwwpDY8/s400/Machine+Gun01.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504717361791409282" border="0" /></a>Located in a small park in Avalon, Catalina is this World War I German machine gun which was donated to the city of Avalon in 1925. Notice the helmet mounted at the base of the gun.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TGSvRAOByJI/AAAAAAAAF6I/nnDaeHJ-SwU/s1600/Machine+Gun02.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TGSvRAOByJI/AAAAAAAAF6I/nnDaeHJ-SwU/s400/Machine+Gun02.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504717351205062802" border="0" /></a>This picture shows the plaque at the base. CATALINA ISLAND POST NO. 137 AMERICAN LEGION.<br /></div>Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079222945390278552noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191878.post-61797755288070067832010-08-09T14:33:00.000-07:002010-08-09T14:33:00.655-07:00Redondo Beach Pier- Green Seahorse, Blue Seahorse<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TGBsCe6MInI/AAAAAAAAF5g/OXIYO6SO_EQ/s1600/Green+Seahorse.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TGBsCe6MInI/AAAAAAAAF5g/OXIYO6SO_EQ/s400/Green+Seahorse.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503517534559412850" border="0" /></a>This is the last of the sea creature tile murals at the Redondo Beach Pier. This green seahorse matches the blue one seen along the same path.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TGBsCF-_oTI/AAAAAAAAF5Y/fibhmwfZ1AQ/s1600/Blue+Seahorse.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TGBsCF-_oTI/AAAAAAAAF5Y/fibhmwfZ1AQ/s400/Blue+Seahorse.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503517527868678450" border="0" /></a>The blue one. This entire set of tile murals is such a nice detail to the pier.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TGBujUfBHcI/AAAAAAAAF5o/togBgtr8pbc/s1600/Bike+Path.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TGBujUfBHcI/AAAAAAAAF5o/togBgtr8pbc/s400/Bike+Path.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503520297720028610" border="0" /></a>Here's a view of the section of the bike path with the tiles.<br /></div>Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079222945390278552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191878.post-42220606751379708212010-08-07T20:33:00.000-07:002010-08-07T21:26:02.193-07:00Redondo Beach Pier- Green Starfish, Blue Starfish<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TF4t5tGZFyI/AAAAAAAAF44/4l8IUwuaef4/s1600/Green+Starfish.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TF4t5tGZFyI/AAAAAAAAF44/4l8IUwuaef4/s400/Green+Starfish.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502886264075523874" border="0" /></a>Here's another set of tile murals from the Redondo Beach Pier. This green starfish is along the bike path near the international boardwalk.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TF4t5ZWO2GI/AAAAAAAAF4w/meMSYoHPiro/s1600/Blue+Starfish.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TF4t5ZWO2GI/AAAAAAAAF4w/meMSYoHPiro/s400/Blue+Starfish.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502886258773252194" border="0" /></a>The blue starfish which matches the green one.<br /></div>Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079222945390278552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191878.post-54848917693501282972010-08-05T08:33:00.000-07:002010-08-05T08:33:01.010-07:00Redondo Beach Pier- Green Seagull, Blue Seagull<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TFeJ7EU2r6I/AAAAAAAAF4o/PmTmIudW_Qw/s1600/Green+Seagull.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TFeJ7EU2r6I/AAAAAAAAF4o/PmTmIudW_Qw/s400/Green+Seagull.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501017117722849186" border="0" /></a>This Green tile mural of a seagull is located at the Redondo Beach Pier, along the bike path.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TFeJ6zokZ4I/AAAAAAAAF4g/YoE-4iGu2lg/s1600/Blue+Seagull.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TFeJ6zokZ4I/AAAAAAAAF4g/YoE-4iGu2lg/s400/Blue+Seagull.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501017113242134402" border="0" /></a>The other seagull, which is identical in style to the green one.<br /></div>Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079222945390278552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191878.post-40358911940414019152010-08-03T08:33:00.000-07:002010-08-03T08:33:00.433-07:00Redondo Beach Pier- Green turtle, Blue Turtle<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TFeEIaoeqiI/AAAAAAAAF4Y/NHZOuHMddEY/s1600/Green+Turtle.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TFeEIaoeqiI/AAAAAAAAF4Y/NHZOuHMddEY/s400/Green+Turtle.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501010749979273762" border="0" /></a>Here's another set of tile murals from the Redondo Beach Pier. This time it's a couple of sea turtles.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TFeEHxaKPwI/AAAAAAAAF4Q/aHErn_jiz0o/s1600/blue+Turtle.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TFeEHxaKPwI/AAAAAAAAF4Q/aHErn_jiz0o/s400/blue+Turtle.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501010738913361666" border="0" /></a>The blue Turtle. The tiles are staggered blue, green, blue, green, etc.<br /></div>Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079222945390278552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191878.post-44106187562090068802010-08-01T20:33:00.000-07:002010-08-01T21:18:37.327-07:00Redondo Beach Pier- Green Fish, Blue Fish<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TFZFm6lJLsI/AAAAAAAAF3o/qPlURdhhj9g/s1600/Green+Fish.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TFZFm6lJLsI/AAAAAAAAF3o/qPlURdhhj9g/s400/Green+Fish.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500660529742032578" border="0" /></a>Here's a couple of retro tile murals located just above the international boardwalk at the Redondo Beach Pier. There are two sets of these murals, one green and one blue. Each containing matching pairs of sea creatures.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TFZDTNJwFUI/AAAAAAAAF3Q/NYIi8ILrdcY/s1600/Blue+Fish.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TFZDTNJwFUI/AAAAAAAAF3Q/NYIi8ILrdcY/s400/Blue+Fish.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500657992106775874" border="0" /></a>The blue fish. These tiles line the bike path and add a nice nautical element to the area.<br /></div>Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079222945390278552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191878.post-44410683114442406062010-07-05T11:33:00.000-07:002010-07-05T11:33:47.278-07:00Old Towne Mall- Turn of the Century Advertisement<div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490487467900041282" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TDIhQx_qeEI/AAAAAAAAF1M/r0U1FStfu2Q/s400/Turn+of+the+century.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 278px;" />Here's an old advertisement from the long gone Turn of the Century Wax Museum located inside of the Old Towne Mall. Opening Thanksgiving time in 1973, the museum capitalized on the nostalgic aura of Old Towne. I'm not sure how successful the wax museum was, or for how long it lasted, but it did highlight the creativity and desire to create more than just a typical shopping experience. Pick up some macramé and on your way out stop by the wax museum and view a tableau of the suffragette movement. It helped make Old Towne an entertainment destination, not just another shopping mall.</div><br />
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Old+Towne+Mall" rel="tag">Old Towne Mall</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Torrance" rel="tag">Torrance</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/California" rel="tag">California</a> </span></span>Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079222945390278552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191878.post-42036972107262429192010-05-30T20:33:00.000-07:002010-06-17T22:12:45.593-07:00Old Towne Mall- Clown With Crowd<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TAMn_dM9GZI/AAAAAAAAFwQ/SZLbgzOx_JQ/s1600/Old+Towne12a.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477265542936861074" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TAMn_dM9GZI/AAAAAAAAFwQ/SZLbgzOx_JQ/s400/Old+Towne12a.jpg" /></a>Kids Have Fun<br /></div><br />It's been a long time since I've posted anything, not to mention any Old Towne Mall pictures. This is a shot of a pantomimist entertaining not only children, but an entire crowd of people at the mall. This section of Old Towne was one of the most photographed. I've seen several pictures of this area in old advertisements. It's great to see these old stores. This picture was taken directly in front of June's Needlecrafts (You can see the bottom half of the sign at the top of the photo. Behind that, although out of shot is Su Casa, and behind Su Casa is Jug's Candies. Also recessed behind Jug's is the Tartan Shop, a store that specialized in coats of arms. the little red store that is behind the Jug's candies sign is Ol' Swedes Scandinavian imports (The largest wooden clog dealer in the west). That big yellow building is Music World, where you can find the newest cassettes and 8 track tapes. The big red barn across the way housed several shops including Eyes Art Gallery, and the Indian Trading Post. The yellow building behind the man with the camera is The Athlete's Foot shoe store.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TAMn_JVQpNI/AAAAAAAAFwI/Y1IFcUQQfDE/s1600/Old+Towne12b.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477265537602987218" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/TAMn_JVQpNI/AAAAAAAAFwI/Y1IFcUQQfDE/s400/Old+Towne12b.jpg" /></a>Here's a closer view of the clown. I'm not quite sure what she's doing other than looking at the balloon that just got away. It's great to see how much enjoyment kids got from the live entertainment at Old Towne.<br /></div><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">All Old Towne Posts are located <a href="http://peopletron.blogspot.com/search/label/Old%20Towne%20Mall">here</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Old+Towne+Mall" rel="tag">Old Towne Mall</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Torrance" rel="tag">Torrance</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/California" rel="tag">California</a> </span></span>Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079222945390278552noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191878.post-64544087391094888232010-02-23T18:33:00.000-08:002010-02-23T18:36:50.158-08:00Jared Sidney Torrance Memorial Hospital<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/S4SPgccvJRI/AAAAAAAAFq8/y4K7mgXD_34/s1600-h/Torrance+Memorial+01.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/S4SPgccvJRI/AAAAAAAAFq8/y4K7mgXD_34/s400/Torrance+Memorial+01.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441632037325710610" border="0" /></a>Tucked away in old Torrance, across the street from the historic Torrance Women's Club is all that's left of the first Torrance Memorial Hospital. Town homes reside where the old hospital used to be, and this old stone is all that remains.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/S4SPfzNO3HI/AAAAAAAAFq0/eylourcNvCA/s1600-h/Torrance+Memorial+02.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/S4SPfzNO3HI/AAAAAAAAFq0/eylourcNvCA/s400/Torrance+Memorial+02.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441632026254826610" border="0" /></a>A straight on view.<br /></div>Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079222945390278552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191878.post-19890571642820210802009-11-30T09:33:00.000-08:002009-11-30T09:33:01.041-08:00Madonna Inn Sign<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SxP-Kt8PbTI/AAAAAAAAFkA/85GPAkAHLNM/s1600/Madonna+Inn+Sign.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SxP-Kt8PbTI/AAAAAAAAFkA/85GPAkAHLNM/s400/Madonna+Inn+Sign.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409947037486509362" border="0" /></a>Here's a shot of the sign in front of the world famous Madonna Inn. The hotel features over 200 uniquely designed rooms. From the Caveman room to the Old Mill room, the Madonna Inn is an experience worth having.<br /></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Visit the Madonna Inn website <a href="http://www.madonnainn.com/">here</a>.</span>Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079222945390278552noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191878.post-8320753261833636632009-11-16T13:33:00.000-08:002009-11-16T14:05:52.780-08:00Villa Inn Motor Hotel<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Hospitality Awaits You!</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SwHIxlfJ9pI/AAAAAAAAFj4/DAaSjnAGs74/s1600/Villa+Inn01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 264px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SwHIxlfJ9pI/AAAAAAAAFj4/DAaSjnAGs74/s400/Villa+Inn01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404821782023239314" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;">A BIG TEXAS WELCOME</span> to this finest of motor hotels. In the tradition of FINE INN KEEPING the VILLA INN caters to its guests 'round-the-clock.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SwHItFB7QlI/AAAAAAAAFjw/52fKQwWRPNw/s1600/Villa+Inn02.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 353px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SwHItFB7QlI/AAAAAAAAFjw/52fKQwWRPNw/s400/Villa+Inn02.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404821704591229522" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;">THE BARCELONA SUITE</span> is ideal for NEWLYWEDS or SECOND HONEYMOONERS . . . a beautiful luxurious suite in which to stay.<span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">THE MOROCCO suite is designed for those couples who want the very best in overnight lodging.</span><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SwHIsu5aNoI/AAAAAAAAFjo/6jGTZfToHqE/s1600/Villa+Inn03.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 219px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SwHIsu5aNoI/AAAAAAAAFjo/6jGTZfToHqE/s400/Villa+Inn03.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404821698649929346" border="0" /></a>SUPERBLY FURNISHED queens and double bedrooms are offered to meet the demands of the most discerning traveler.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SwHIsm0MA1I/AAAAAAAAFjg/ccbu2FOHzL4/s1600/Villa+Inn04.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SwHIsm0MA1I/AAAAAAAAFjg/ccbu2FOHzL4/s400/Villa+Inn04.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404821696480543570" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;">HEATED SWIMMING POOL</span> beneath the huge skylights is found our inviting, heated swimming pool within the spacious courtyard; completely carpeted for the protection and comfort of our guests.<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SwHIsa1x-wI/AAAAAAAAFjY/Yx1i127slj4/s1600/Villa+Inn05.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 318px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SwHIsa1x-wI/AAAAAAAAFjY/Yx1i127slj4/s400/Villa+Inn05.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404821693266000642" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;">DINE IN ELEGANCE</span> . . . the COURTYARD PATIO with its flaming torches afford our guests a delight in dining adventure.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SwHIsIz4CxI/AAAAAAAAFjQ/tKhXRJnTjlU/s1600/Villa+Inn06.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 255px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SwHIsIz4CxI/AAAAAAAAFjQ/tKhXRJnTjlU/s400/Villa+Inn06.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404821688426171154" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;">THE BLUE ROOM</span> offers a superb daily buffet luncheon from 11:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at a very reasonable price. For evening dining the BLUE ROOM presents continental and American cuisine for the most palatable taste.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Interstate 40 at Grand Street<br /></div>Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079222945390278552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191878.post-25990577272208654652009-08-11T19:33:00.000-07:002009-08-11T20:12:59.478-07:009 Arizona Motor Hotel<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SoIxYspkaJI/AAAAAAAAEeA/3GpiX2iYHHM/s1600-h/Motor+Hotel01.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SoIxYspkaJI/AAAAAAAAEeA/3GpiX2iYHHM/s400/Motor+Hotel01.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368908006151186578" border="0" /></a>Here's a few shots of the very cool 9 Arizona Motor Hotel in Williams Arizona. Williams is known as the gateway to the Grand Canyon because of the Grand Canyon Railway that departs daily on a 65 mile journey to the natural wonder.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SoIxYPHnM_I/AAAAAAAAEd4/cBYXSWs0Dsc/s1600-h/Motor+Hotel02.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SoIxYPHnM_I/AAAAAAAAEd4/cBYXSWs0Dsc/s400/Motor+Hotel02.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368907998224135154" border="0" /></a>Located on historic Route 66, this hotel has one of the more spectacular signs in the town.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SoIxXt-R7LI/AAAAAAAAEdw/F7XKjygGu0k/s1600-h/Motor+Hotel03.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SoIxXt-R7LI/AAAAAAAAEdw/F7XKjygGu0k/s400/Motor+Hotel03.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368907989326621874" border="0" /></a>The view of the motor hotel (or motel) from the street.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SoIxXPRcbHI/AAAAAAAAEdo/yNlp_T-0cHI/s1600-h/Motor+Hotel04.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SoIxXPRcbHI/AAAAAAAAEdo/yNlp_T-0cHI/s400/Motor+Hotel04.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368907981085502578" border="0" /></a>The decorative concrete wall that is so common to mid century architecture.<br /></div>Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079222945390278552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191878.post-149924637807230642009-05-27T22:33:00.000-07:002009-05-27T22:33:00.841-07:00Bahooka Ribs and Grog Sign<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/Sh4bX0b1uWI/AAAAAAAAEL8/p8PBFITKaK8/s1600-h/Bahooka+Sign.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/Sh4bX0b1uWI/AAAAAAAAEL8/p8PBFITKaK8/s320/Bahooka+Sign.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340736304134338914" border="0" /></a>4501 Rosemead Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Here's a shot of the sign outside of Bahooka Ribs and Grog restaurant in Rosemead California. This atmosphere of this place is so great! Every table has at least one fish tank, the tables look like planks and are held up by large chains. Tiki gods roam the place, and its nautical decor is incredible!<br /></div>Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079222945390278552noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191878.post-85106222013600898242009-05-16T15:33:00.000-07:002009-05-16T15:33:00.765-07:00Salon Riviera<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SgikC73aNpI/AAAAAAAAEFk/gzKLP8X6pWA/s1600-h/Salon+Riviera.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SgikC73aNpI/AAAAAAAAEFk/gzKLP8X6pWA/s320/Salon+Riviera.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334694128957142674" border="0" /></a>The old Palos Verdes Escrow building is now the Salon Riviera located at 1807 S. Catalina Ave in Redondo Beach California. Not much has changed, except the new sign on top of the building.<br /></div>Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079222945390278552noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191878.post-33426880277544910492009-05-14T15:33:00.000-07:002009-05-14T15:33:01.940-07:00Palos Verdes Escrow<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/Sgii8LjNQ4I/AAAAAAAAEFc/PjqltgR22hw/s1600-h/Palos+Verdes+Escrow.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 254px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/Sgii8LjNQ4I/AAAAAAAAEFc/PjqltgR22hw/s320/Palos+Verdes+Escrow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334692913396663170" border="0" /></a>An old artists rendering of a small mid century office building I found at a yard sale. The building looked familiar to me, so I took a little trip and discovered the structure is still around. Next time we'll see the place as it looks today.<br /></div>Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079222945390278552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191878.post-259735003276951112009-05-12T15:33:00.000-07:002009-05-12T15:33:01.359-07:00The Old Julian Garage<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/Sgigba6jxwI/AAAAAAAAEFU/ZljUweTUWvU/s1600-h/Julian+Garage.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/Sgigba6jxwI/AAAAAAAAEFU/ZljUweTUWvU/s320/Julian+Garage.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334690151562200834" border="0" /></a>Like most old buildings in historic towns, the Old Julian Garage sells antiques and collectibles.<br /></div><br />Visit the Julian California website <a href="http://www.julianca.com/">here</a>.Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079222945390278552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191878.post-18173632735854416562009-05-10T20:33:00.000-07:002009-05-10T20:40:30.837-07:00Hearst Castle Marble Statue<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SgedHyMR0xI/AAAAAAAAEE0/VPwvqWaouwA/s1600-h/Marble+statue01.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SgedHyMR0xI/AAAAAAAAEE0/VPwvqWaouwA/s320/Marble+statue01.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334405040701559570" border="0" /></a>A quick post of one of the many statues and fountains at Hearst Castle. Though one can argue against the cohesiveness of the estate, the individual pieces of art are incredible.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SgedH5u6FzI/AAAAAAAAEEs/RH6zHQqrzPs/s1600-h/Marble+statue02.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SgedH5u6FzI/AAAAAAAAEEs/RH6zHQqrzPs/s320/Marble+statue02.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334405042725852978" border="0" /></a>A close up of the work.Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079222945390278552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191878.post-76496949498150902572009-03-02T12:33:00.000-08:002009-03-02T12:48:56.241-08:00Knott's Berry Farm- Marilyn and Cecelia<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SaxExqAucnI/AAAAAAAAD_o/MXKC7UOAjSQ/s1600-h/MarilynandCecelia.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SaxExqAucnI/AAAAAAAAD_o/MXKC7UOAjSQ/s320/MarilynandCecelia.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308693680644584050" border="0" /></a>Here's a vintage photo of the Marilyn and Cecelia statues from Knott's Berry Farm. They were not at the park the last time I visited, and neither were any of the other "sit down and pose" statues that were always around the park in years past. I'm not sure when they removed them, but it's sad that another bit of the park is gone.<br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Visit the official Knotts Berry Farm website <a href="http://www.knotts.com/">here</a>.<br /><br />Tags: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Knotts+Berry+Farm" rel="tag" class="techtag">Knotts Berry Farm</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Ghost+Town" rel="tag" class="techtag">Ghost Town</a> </span>Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079222945390278552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191878.post-81841488189819395212009-01-06T19:33:00.000-08:002009-01-06T19:33:00.899-08:00Small 76 Ball<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SWQgIwOK26I/AAAAAAAAD0M/OIgQrlrYYoY/s1600-h/small+76+ball.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SWQgIwOK26I/AAAAAAAAD0M/OIgQrlrYYoY/s320/small+76+ball.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288387197195180962" border="0" /></a>It has been a long time since I've posted, but I'm still around. I've just been focusing on my other blog, Houses of Wax. This blog is called the Peopletron focus, but it lacks focus, so it's hard to consistently feel inspired to post. But I digress. This past weekend I nearly freaked out when I saw a building in Anaheim that had almost a dozen old orange 76 balls on its roof. It made me miss the roadside icon even more. There are a few of them still around, and a station a few mile away recently received the new red ball, but it is not the same. Here's an old shot of a unique ball that was a lot lower to the ground than usual. it was on PCH on the way to Malibu. It may actually be in Malibu, but I don't remember. I haven't been to that area since I took this picture. Either way, it was nice to see.<br /></div>Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079222945390278552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191878.post-8135806866975984962008-10-04T16:33:00.000-07:002008-10-04T16:33:00.076-07:00Sandy Vitale Dance Studio<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SOf3Yqq4U3I/AAAAAAAACnA/5Ic0Ao9E0nU/s1600-h/Sandy+Vitale+Dance+Studio01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SOf3Yqq4U3I/AAAAAAAACnA/5Ic0Ao9E0nU/s320/Sandy+Vitale+Dance+Studio01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253439493494035314" border="0" /></a>Whenever I drive down Western Avenue in Gardena I see this beautiful old sign. Unfortunately, rust keeps eating away at it, and sooner rather than later it will finally succumb to the elements. So here's some pictures I took of it for posterity.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SOf3YhO5V2I/AAAAAAAACnI/zZOxVs6aKqM/s1600-h/Sandy+Vitale+Dance+Studio02.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SOf3YhO5V2I/AAAAAAAACnI/zZOxVs6aKqM/s320/Sandy+Vitale+Dance+Studio02.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253439490960742242" border="0" /></a>From a distance, the old brick building, which still has a dance studio on the top floor.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SOf3ZCbyyPI/AAAAAAAACnQ/Ib9VWmtlfZU/s1600-h/Sandy+Vitale+Dance+Studio03.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SOf3ZCbyyPI/AAAAAAAACnQ/Ib9VWmtlfZU/s320/Sandy+Vitale+Dance+Studio03.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253439499873208562" border="0" /></a>The back of the building. Gardena has a horrible reputation for preserving their historic buildings, as many on this street have met the bulldozer.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SOf3ZdeYAbI/AAAAAAAACnY/PCH0vk39ImE/s1600-h/Sandy+Vitale+Dance+Studio04.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SOf3ZdeYAbI/AAAAAAAACnY/PCH0vk39ImE/s320/Sandy+Vitale+Dance+Studio04.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253439507131793842" border="0" /></a>I used a drawing program to create this sign, just so I could see how it once looked.<br /></div>Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079222945390278552noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191878.post-42803216723377884622008-08-22T20:33:00.000-07:002008-08-22T22:43:09.061-07:00Queen's Motel<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SK-VhWxxZOI/AAAAAAAACRE/S-wj3nkcVHw/s1600-h/Queens01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SK-VhWxxZOI/AAAAAAAACRE/S-wj3nkcVHw/s320/Queens01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237569291937735906" border="0" /></a>Inspired by the most <a href="http://blog.thirdphaze.com/2008/08/forgotten-places.php">recent post</a> at the really cool Ultra Swank blog, I thought I would share some pictures of the Queen's Motel in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Victorville</span> California. Like most of my roadside signage pictures, this was taken from the passenger seat of our car while on a road trip. The elegance in the simplicity of the sign is what gives it such an appeal. too bad these are becoming so scarce.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SK-VhYqVeVI/AAAAAAAACRM/WUUbWUYbBA0/s1600-h/Queens02.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SK-VhYqVeVI/AAAAAAAACRM/WUUbWUYbBA0/s320/Queens02.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237569292443416914" border="0" /></a>Further back, we can see the old motel the sign advertises.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SK-VhmEv3OI/AAAAAAAACRU/8zeCbV6tpOs/s1600-h/Queens03.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SK-VhmEv3OI/AAAAAAAACRU/8zeCbV6tpOs/s320/Queens03.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237569296043859170" border="0" /></a>And even further back. I love how the signs contrast with the desert landscape.<br /></div><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Signage" rel="tag" class="techtag">Signage</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Victorville" rel="tag" class="techtag"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Victorville</span></a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Queens+Motel" rel="tag" class="techtag">Queen's Motel</a></span>Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079222945390278552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191878.post-55480455742139590982008-08-02T11:33:00.000-07:002008-08-02T11:33:01.290-07:00Movieland- Levar Burton<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SJSfTJyMezI/AAAAAAAACNc/YfPYZRBbdZ0/s1600-h/Rainbow01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SJSfTJyMezI/AAAAAAAACNc/YfPYZRBbdZ0/s320/Rainbow01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229980218676771634" border="0" /></a>Here's a set from the Movieland Wax Museum featuring Levar Burton from Reading Rainbow. Mr. Burton did an episode on wax figures and had his own likeness created in wax. The whole process wax featured on the show, and this tableau was what resulted.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SJSfTD3RJVI/AAAAAAAACNk/CokN3NeFDm4/s1600-h/Rainbow02.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SJSfTD3RJVI/AAAAAAAACNk/CokN3NeFDm4/s320/Rainbow02.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229980217087436114" border="0" /></a>A larger view of the set. So many books.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SJSfTY4I4uI/AAAAAAAACNs/ifG1WrmFX74/s1600-h/Rainbow03.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SJSfTY4I4uI/AAAAAAAACNs/ifG1WrmFX74/s320/Rainbow03.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229980222728233698" border="0" /></a>Mr. Burton stands under the Reading Rainbow sign.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SJSfTerFwZI/AAAAAAAACN0/mzaAVMGT0tU/s1600-h/Rainbow04.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SJSfTerFwZI/AAAAAAAACN0/mzaAVMGT0tU/s320/Rainbow04.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229980224284115346" border="0" /></a>Levar Burton donated the jacket that the figure wears.<br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SJSfTpjCPcI/AAAAAAAACN8/cVJ-RE02vE8/s1600-h/Rainbow05.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_kZJQcCCn44A/SJSfTpjCPcI/AAAAAAAACN8/cVJ-RE02vE8/s320/Rainbow05.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229980227203120578" border="0" /></a>Posters on the wall remind kids to read.<br /><br />The figure and set both sold at the movieland auction for a mere $150 each, which was way under priced.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 85%;">You can visit the Reading Rainbow website <a href="http://pbskids.org/readingrainbow/">here</a>. (But you don't have to take my word for it)<br /><br />For more pictures of wax museums visit <a href="http://housesofwax.blogspot.com/">Houses of Wax</a>.<br /></span></div><span style="font-size: 85%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Movieland" rel="tag">Movieland</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Wax+Museum" rel="tag">Wax Museum</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Wax+figure" rel="tag">Wax Figure</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/wax" rel="tag">Wax</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Reading+Rainbow" rel="tag" class="techtag">Reading Rainbow</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Levar+Burton" rel="tag" class="techtag">Levar Burton</a> </span>Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079222945390278552noreply@blogger.com0