Thursday, July 14, 2011

past and present

Can you guess what business was in this building?  Yep, a bar.  The porthole windows and diamond glass in the door guarantee it.  The colored tiles are icing on the cake.  Probably dating from the 30s, this design can be found all around the Bay Area.  The bar is gone and in its place is a pottery studio.  This neighborhood is working hard to recreate itself into an arts district.  Young hipsters have moved in for the cheap rents, coffee shops have opened, and artist studios are now popping up.  It's a good thing.
Posted by Oakland Daily Photo at 8:41 PM
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5 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 14, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I really like the Art Deco look. Fantastic combination of colours.

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  2. JackJuly 14, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    This building looks like a winner. I should get another chance to please people. The artists are usually the first to recognize cheap space that can be revived.

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  3. FranciscaJuly 15, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Totally cool! Perfect building for a bar or anything artsy!

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  4. EG CameraGirlJuly 15, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    It sounds like a very good thing. It's wonderful when a a rundown area reinvents itself! I just hope the rents don't start to rise too quickly. Meanwhile, all the best to the hard-working artists!

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  5. JamesJuly 15, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    It sure looks artsy with all the colors. I like buildings from that era.

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