Category Archives: Photography

Looking South – Rocky and his Croissant

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Tina Garceau

This little fella resides in the giant oak trees that surround our local pool. I recognize him for his brown fur and ratty in the middle tail. The trash cans at the pool provides a smorgasbord for my little rodent … Continue reading →

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C&S Discount

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Tina Garceau

One of my favorite stores on 9th Street has closed, and it breaks my heart. C&S Discount has been an anchor on the corner of 9th and Carpenter for forty years, unfortunately the building has been sold and they’ve lost … Continue reading →

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Our Oasis

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Tina Garceau

Two blocks away from our house there’s a lovely swimming pool that’s shaded by several mighty oak trees. When the temperature climbs to the 90s and the humidity is unbearable, this is the place to be! SaveSave

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Succulents and Cacti

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Tina Garceau

A sweet little group of plants I spotted on 9th Street this week. SaveSave

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The Victory Building

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Tina Garceau

The Victory Building on 10th & Chestnut, was designed by architects Henry Fernbach and Phillip W. Roos and built in 1873. At the time, it served as the office of the New York Life Insurance Company. In 1890, the insurance … Continue reading →

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Rocky & Bullwinkle

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Tina Garceau

I spotted this brown squirrel at the pool over the weekend, indulging in some leftover chicken. His buddy was patiently waiting to devour the breading that fell on the picnic table. Finger lickin’ good! SaveSaveSaveSave SaveSave

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Alley Gate

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Tina Garceau

This is a photo I took several months ago of the sweet little wrought iron gate next to the Christian Street Baptist Church which is currently being demolished. This gate, the tiled entryways, the park with the bocce ball court … Continue reading →

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Tiled Entryway on Pine Street

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Tina Garceau

These tiled entryways are everywhere, this one I discovered on the 1100 block of Pine Street. I wonder if “M.S.” were the initials of the business that occupied this space or the name of the person who owned the building? … Continue reading →

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Christian Street Baptist Church

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Tina Garceau

Christian Street Baptist Church was built in 1890 for the congregation of the Protestant Episcopal Italian Mission & Church of L’Emmanuello. It breaks my heart to see this architectural gem being demolished, so that a developer can build overpriced condos in … Continue reading →

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