Monday, March 13, 2017
another walk in the alley
When I work in Easton I walk in the alleys. It's probably not safe, but oh well. It sure is a lot more interesting. Really, gas pumps like this do not exist on main streets.
After careful evaluation, I finally found the location of the one ghost sign I can see from the office window. I was pretty sure of the location so I used google maps 3D rotation, and walla, there it was. But I can't see it from the street. I'm going to check if the pizza place has "outdoor" seating in the spring and summer. It is the only business there that would have access to the "yard". In this picture, it is the red brick building with the black cloud of smoke behind it. I thought it was the old Express-Times building. But in actuality, it was the new construction next door.
The 3rd Floor of this building has a reflection. But there is no building to reflect. It appears to be large format output like one might use in a store window.
This ghost sign is almost gone. I never noticed it until today. C. LAWALL'S SON & CO. DRUGGIST's ... Can't read the rest. I looked it up online and this company did exist and they were druggist's, so I think I'm right.
There were two of these flanking a doorway. This must have been a store. Not sure what kind.
This is the same building. The class work is beautiful typography. The door is a fantastic monster mural. It's a tattoo shop now.
This is in the alley next to the Quadrant. With all the time I spend in Easton alley's you'd think I'd look at names. But no, I don't.
This is the sign on the garage where I found the gas pump. There was a lot of water coming in, I could hear it running. Yet it was full of cars. The price must be right.
Miles/Steps: 2-ish
Bathrooms: none
Wildlife: none
Weather: low 30s, sunny. Blizzard on its way.
Extras: The alleys were icy. Standing water, add water from the fire hoses, and it was a tricky walk. I managed to avoid all the ice with some fancy footwork.










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