Bay Front Park
3 weeks ago
Monday, June 21, 2010
late night snack
This is the 1/4 Lb. Giant Burger at High Street and MacArthur in the Laurel District. The diamond at the far right should read "Shakes" but the light is burned out.
So is the huge neon sign that anchors the parking lot. This local chain has at least four spots in Oakland that I'm aware of. I previously posted the one on Telegraph Avenue in the Uptown area. Interestingly, each spot has slightly different architecture and they are in varying states of repair. But all shout "retro." You expect waitresses on roller skates to come to your car to take orders.
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I could use a dog with fries right now...bit too far though. :) Excellent photo.
ReplyDeleteGreat colours!
ReplyDeleteThat sign gives me the urge to belt out a few songs from Grease :D
ReplyDeleteNo vegetarians I guess
ReplyDeleteVery atmospheric. Feels a bit like stepping back in time.
ReplyDeleteThe top shot is quite dramatic! Love the colours and the sign too.
ReplyDeleteI love old places like this, although I've been accused by family members of trying to do them in with retro hotdogs. Food just tastes better when it's accompanied by neon and diamonds. :)
ReplyDeleteWhere is the drive in!!!
ReplyDeleteDamn, that is good lighting. Fabulous.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo, Carolyn! It reminds <> of a painting of an old grill - he can't remember the artist's name... Very moody shot. Just excellent!
ReplyDeleteDid you use a time machine to take those?
ReplyDeleteI used to love this place back in the 1980's. I like those clouds in the top photo!
ReplyDeletethe sky is awesome here- it's such a photogenic spot, and you've really made it perfect!
ReplyDelete(this is my alterego- thanks so much for putting up the oakland murals link!!)