Archive for the 'Facades' Category
Aztec Hotel

Aztec Hotel, originally uploaded by smacss.
Wow, I’ve never seen a shot that made the Aztec Hotel look so…well…photogenic!
No commentsTony’s Shoe Repair

Tony’s Shoe Repair, originally uploaded by claimsmantoo.
Great shot of Tony’s Shoe Repair by Claminsmantoo from Flickr!
1 commentPost Office Patterns

Monrovia Post Office Patterns, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.
During the day the Monrovia Post Office building looks rather ordinary; at night, however, it really takes on a different personality!
1 commentPetrillo’s Pizza

Love this night shot of Petrillo’s Pizza. I don’t think I’ve ever really noticed it before. Anyone recommend it?
Lovely photo by Googlesque.
1 commentWho is that little doggie in the window?
Spotted this little guy on one of my walks. I thought he was fake at first!
Nice upgrade to the public works building
I’d been meaning to take a photo of it. Makes the drive down Mountain just that much prettier…
Behold, a door!

Behold, a door, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.
And what lies inside yon door? Something about it makes me think of the super natural, no, the great beyond perhaps. Is it the pools out light in front of it? Or perhaps the glow from the lamp up above? What about the sunburst pattern above the door, further suggesting rays of light bursting from overhead? Finally, the unpotted urn, to your lower right as you approach. What does it make you think of? Any wild guesses to which place this door belongs astute readers?
5 commentsBack Alley Beauty

Green Door, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.
I like that despite this entry is on a scruffy alley, it still has a certain grace to it.
No commentsDark Door

Dark Door, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.
Looks like someone was inspired by this door to carve on it…
No commentsYellow Brick

Yellow Brick, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.
I love this yellow brick wall in the alley west of Myrtle.
No commentsLeft Turn Only

Left Turn Only, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.
Sometimes you just gotta go left.
No commentsBricks and Pipe

Bricks and Pipe, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.
A composition of sorts, with its own courtyard, in the heart of Old Town.
No commentsThe Aztec Muddle
So can anyone tell me what is up with the Aztec Hotel paint job? Everytime I drive by I have to shake my head. I’m going to have to call them one day soon to find out what the heck happened. I haven’t seen anyone with a paint brush in hand for weeks. Are they waiting for the next paint sale? Has the person in charge been fired? Will there be another garish color added to the mix? Please…help me out here people, or help out the Aztec Hotel. Should we all march down there on our day off and help them make it right. Hey I’d even settle for an ordinary shade of white like Swiss Coffee. Just make it better, please??
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