Posted on August 18, 2009November 2, 2023A walk along Massachusetts Avenue That is the actual time. Clocks here must be kept in repair. Not sure what this is, but like it alot. SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA
Posted on August 16, 2009November 2, 2023Annandale’s Historic Treasures From the Mid Twentieth Century The Inova Building, Annandales first skyscraper. The large Golden Arches can be found along Little River Turnpike in Annandale. The historic Annandale Lanes And it’s simple sign. Old gas station that has seen better days. Like this canopy at this old Annandale shopping enter.
Posted on August 15, 2009November 2, 2023Some of the DC Memorials The Washington monument in the Distance Gold domed building Washington, DC. The Suntrust Baank Building The White House from the South Lawn Typical Washington, DC street lamp The Lincoln Memorial from across the Reflecting Pool. The Jefferson Memorial across the Tidal Basin. Abraham Lincoln sits here today. And the view Abe has. The Korean War Memorial A plethora of trees at The Mall.
Posted on August 11, 2009November 1, 2023Whats here in Bethesda Light pole in Bethesda Maryland Visited another Tastee Diner in Bethesda. Appears to be newer than the one in Fairfax. The historic Bethesda Theater
Posted on August 10, 2009October 26, 2023Thomas, the Sixth Lord Fairfax’s Town The iconic rectangular pillar at the Fairfax/Vienna Metro Rail station The last remaining Arthur Treacher’s Fish and Chips in Virginia Arthur Treacher’s Fish and Chips iconic lantern Wooded area along Lee Hw in Fairfax. Could have a picnic here if the table was upright Lee Highway through Fairfax was filled with signs like this. A few gems still remain though. A very unique nautical themed piece of architecture of the Anchorage Motel. Have a habit of recording the price of gas when I take a trip. The 29 Tastee Diner has been a Fairfax landmark since 1947. Another mid century gem along Lee Highway. I wonder how much longer these places will remain. That front lobby at the Breezeway is quite impressive. Long live the Breezeway.
Posted on August 10, 2009October 26, 2023Lets See Some More of The Mall Smithsonian Area Many fountains around the Mall Green water, not fit for a swim An interesting gazebo A view of the Capitol Building from 13th & Pennsylvania Avenue. SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA
Posted on August 10, 2009October 19, 2023Goodbye Baltimore, Hello DC A sign I have arrived in the nation’s capital. Bridge at Kingstown, VA SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA Alexandria, VA The George Washington Masonic National Memorial Smithsonian Castle Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building US Capitol Building
Posted on August 9, 2009October 19, 2023North Side of the Harbor, Fells Point Wanted a closer look at the lighthouse on shore. Now operates as a museum. Monument at The National Katyn Memorial Park Eden Apartments Baltimore. Probably quite pricy. Thames Street in Fells Point. I would bet these houses are much more expensive than in the previous picture. Streetcars used to run here. SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA A plethora of crabhouses here. Would take weeks to hit them all. SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA Quaint old rowhomes along Fountain Street. Vintage steam roller by the Road Roller Company. Lamps placed in trio around Fells Point and the harbor
Posted on August 9, 2009October 19, 2023A cruise on the Patapsco River SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA Leaving the Inner Harbor into the Patapsco River Very busy seaport here. A pier once stood here. Now a home for birds. The Patapsco River buoy #7. Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA Star Japan cargo ship A plethora of marinas along the Patapsco. The gold domes of the St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church in the distance. Francis Scott Key Bridge in the distance. About time to turn around. Returning to the harbor. The downtown skyline coming into view. Nature reclaiming pier on the Patapsco. City Pier Broadway Sailing back into the harbor with the Baltimore Skyline in background Huge Domino Sugar neon sign. One of the largest signs on the east coast. Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse, keeping ships safe since 1855. The USS Torsk along side the iconic National Aquarium.
Posted on August 9, 2009October 19, 2023Back to the harbor today, then downtown Clocktower at the Ferndale Light Rail Station. Have to try Deven’s Deli in the background next time I’m in the area. Heres a googie blast from the past. Get your Sno-Balls here. Perfect on a hot humid day like today. Had dinner here at Seaside Restaurant. A trip to Maryland would not be complete without a plate full of blue crab. Linthicum light rail Station. There is a cool checkerboard painted water tower I’ll have to check out sometime. Back at the harbor. In the background is the U.S.S. Constellation Museum. Historic building at Calvert and Baltimore in downtown Baltimore. Battle Monument on Calvert Street. The orange road work sign is a bit distracting, but could not move it. Fountain at Baltimore City Hall keeping the pigeons cool. Baltimore City Hall. It has the Second Empire architectural style. Hollywood Diner at Holliday and Saratoga now closed. Another casualty of the Great Recession. Neon sign at the Hollywood Diner Arched pillars at Au Bon Pain deli in downtown Baltimore. Resembles the Moorish Columns of Cordoba. SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA