I've always liked this 'run' of buildings on Fore Street down in the Old Port, note the cobblestone streets. Above a tavern at No. 338, there is a black-and-gold sign reading 'Zeitmans'. This was Bessie and Otto Zeitman’s boarding house and grocery store. It has quite a history in the city. The architecture of the buildings, seen here, seems to be quite random, and I think leads to the allure of the area for me. The shapes and the colors just grab my eye.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Zeitman's Market
I've always liked this 'run' of buildings on Fore Street down in the Old Port, note the cobblestone streets. Above a tavern at No. 338, there is a black-and-gold sign reading 'Zeitmans'. This was Bessie and Otto Zeitman’s boarding house and grocery store. It has quite a history in the city. The architecture of the buildings, seen here, seems to be quite random, and I think leads to the allure of the area for me. The shapes and the colors just grab my eye.
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I always wondered about that Zeitman's sign. Thanks for shedding a little light on it. This is a wonderful shot of a wonderful piece of Portland.
ReplyDeleteThe scene is wonderful and it's obvious what it is so attractive about. The odd jumble of shapes and colors. I like it too.
ReplyDeleteWouldnt want to have to clean all those windows
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. I was just recently there--whata wonderful place--and such a pretty capture.
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