Friday, November 4, 2011

Junk

Man, is this a red door to nowhere or what? I just noticed this. That first step is a killer! This is the backside to an 'antique facility' in Bayside. I call it a junk shop! There was one of these places on Arbor Street in the old neighborhood. We guys always got a kick out of going in and walking the aisles, while picking around and admiring all the remnants of others' lives. The visitors, the stuff the smells: it was the total package. Our fun was short-lived however, because soon that building and a bunch of others were knocked down by the wrecking ball to make room for the new A&P Supermarket. For us at the Corner and for others around the city, it seemed to mark the end of the mom and pop neighborhood stores, the end of an era. RIP.
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  1. brattcatNovember 4, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    love the way you've been exploring the back-sides of things, birdman. and where is the a&p now?

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  2. MichelleNovember 4, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    I love a good junk shop! I also love the flakiness of the brick wall in this shot.

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  3. Leif HagenNovember 4, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    The first step out that red door would be a dangerous one...

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  4. KathyNovember 4, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I see this frequently in old buildings, a doorway to the sky almost. I'm betting there once was a balcony.

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  5. Sharon CreechNovember 4, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Ho! That's a great find, that floating red door!

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  6. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    That is a great shot.

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  7. TexWisGirlNovember 4, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    what a great shot! yup, watch that first step!

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  8. SharonNovember 4, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    As my dad would say....watch that first step!

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  9. PerthDailyPhotoNovember 4, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Sometimes I'm not sure that all 'progress' is a good thing Birdman, would be nice if certain things could remain the same.

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  10. RedPatNovember 4, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Love the door to nowhereland!

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  11. CezarNovember 4, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    I would guess this is the door for unwelcome visitors... When they ask where the restroom is...
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  12. Ken MacNovember 4, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    love smelly junk

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  13. JackNovember 4, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    It is a good thing that this is not the back door of a bar. Can you imagine the patron's shock when sneaking out the back for a cig?

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  14. nannyNovember 4, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Very interesting place.....
    I'm gonna try your apple cider margarita recipe...sounds delicious. esp since marg. is my drink of choice!

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  15. LowellNovember 4, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Very funny. You'd take that first step and would literally be blowin' in the wind! Heh, heh.

    I saw one of these, also. I think it was in Colorado. A building that had been renovated and someone had missed that silly door!

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  16. Betsy Banks AdamsNovember 4, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Hi There, I hate it when they get rid of the 'Mom and Pop' stores and put in those big retail stores. It happens everywhere... Dang it!!!!!!

    Bet it would have been fun 'rooting around' in that old shop...
    Betsy

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  17. irinapicturesNovember 6, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Amazing photo. Color and composition feast. Red door is very inviting))

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