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Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Not Quite the Yellow Brick Road. . .


Clear across town from yesterday's photo, up on Capitol Hill I found this block-long mosaic tile pathway on Broadway. This shop's number can be read correctly forward or backward. Up ahead is a surprise embedded in the sidewalk. More on that tomorrow!
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10 comments:

  1. Ame10:34 PM, September 19, 2006

    This is just so damn charming...looks like we're both on a mosaic tile kick, LOL! Doncha think the concept is just so basic to our nature back when we were little & playing with blocks? Of course, I tossed in a few Hotwheels cars and some hunky green army men to mix it up a little, LOL! ;-)

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  2. Kim10:48 PM, September 19, 2006

    Good grief, Ame, I just posted this photo and you're on it already! I guess why I "see" this stuff or it appeals to me is my background in quiltmaking. For sure it's not on the level of tilework in ancient Roman ruins, but I just love the craftsman-like nature of someone wanted to include such embellishments. Thanks for visiting!
    -Kim
    PS- you and I woulda had fun as kids! -K.

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  3. ~tanty~1:27 AM, September 20, 2006

    Very interesting! Looking forward to your post tomorrow.

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  4. Kate5:02 AM, September 20, 2006

    Mosaics and tiles are lovely pieces of art, and it's so much more appealing when it's used in an everyday and practical fashion. Very nice photo.

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  5. Alex5:05 AM, September 20, 2006

    That's really cool. I like this mosaic border. The forward and backward reading number is a great idea! :-)
    Cannot wait to see the next post

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  6. Daniele Marioli10:29 AM, September 20, 2006

    Hi! Kim!!
    Good shot!
    Bravo!

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  7. photowannabe2:39 PM, September 20, 2006

    Amazing tile work on your city streets. Vibrant colors. Very nice.

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  8. Rodney10:55 PM, September 20, 2006

    Great Shot! I love this street!

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  9. Kim1:01 PM, September 21, 2006

    It was nice to hear from all of you about this find. I completely stumbled upon it, although I'm sure its been famous for years. That's the fun of walking this city. . .there are surprises (at least to me) everywhere. And I agree with you, Kate. I love it when there are these creative touches in the everyday ordinary, even when it's not very grand but simple like this.
    -Kim

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  10. rauf7:43 AM, October 02, 2006

    you have an eye for colurs and unusual angles.

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