Atrium
This is an entrance to Catherine McAuley High School, an all women's high school on Stevens Avenue. Established in 1969, it took the place of two other high school run by the Sisters of Mercy, Saint Joseph's Academy(1881-1969) and Cathedral High School(1901-1969). My older sister, living in Lakeland, Florida graduated from Cathedral and my younger sister, residing in Lake Oswego, Oregon graduated from McAuley. This high school is situated on one of those unique streets in Americana, where you can get baptised, start kindergarten, survive your middle school and high school years, graduate college, get married(my sister did), have a funeral and be buried without leaving the avenue. If only there was a hospital... Another bit of trivia that helps to make this street unique? Some of Birdman's finest hours growing up were spent hanging near this straight shot from Morrills Corner to Westgate Shopping Center.
Wonderful colors in this shot, Birdman. I can't imagine attending kindergarten through college on the same street -- wow.
ReplyDeleteAgreed.....
ReplyDeleteNeat brick pattern and the Autumn Leaves are reminiscent of our place nowadays.
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Cathedral is a parking lot now...But Catherine McAuley still looing good after all these years.
ReplyDeleteYou could even end up getting married on that street, Birdman!
Thanks for the 'older' of my sisters part!
The 'older and wiser' of the two sisters that is!
Lakeland Checks In!
How could I have forgotten your wedding I added it and a couple of other facts... baptism, weddings, funerals and burials etc. It has it all. hahahaha
DeleteLet's get to the important stuff.......it's got a pizza joint/bar as well.
DeleteThe composition has enhanced the beauty!
ReplyDeleteVery modern and sleek and I like all those flags in the entrance.
ReplyDeleteI like the composition of this photo.
ReplyDeleteCertainly an uncommon street - having all that you need to legitimize your life. Sharp photo. -- barbara
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you haven't passed that last stage you yet ...
ReplyDeleteliving life on one street. :)
ReplyDeleteFrom cradle to grave. Sounds depressing, actually. And I've got to ask how you know so much about Roadhouse divas? Heh, heh!
ReplyDeleteMy school Holy Angels Academy closed (the grade school is still opened) about 1960 when new coed (HHA was all girls)school opened, Bishop Blanchett. Interesting post.
ReplyDeleteThe family ranch where my daughter lives and works I am sure Temple Grandin would appreciate. Everything done humane.
these people are grand stewards of the animals and their land too. MB
A street with almost everything!
ReplyDeleteStevens Ave is a very cool street. I love Pat's & the Branch Library. But there's a hospital nearby on Brighton I think? Aah, brothers, sisters, memories...
ReplyDeleteSounds like quite a street! The type I have never lived on.
ReplyDeleteNice shot. Regarding your question on my blog. I don't have a favorite album.
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That's a great shot of the girl's H.S. and a fine story about the street. I got a kick out of Elenka's comment. She knows what's important. Birdman, you've got a good women.
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