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Mural, Dewey's Corner Pub, 812 N. Piedras
Really nice mural on Dewey's Corner Pub, 812 N. Piedras, right in Cinco Puntos.
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Original South El Paso Street façade
Generations of layers of paint on this original South El Paso Street façade.
Photo taken July 11, 2023
Monday, July 10, 2023
Southwest University Stadium walkway mural detail (Artwork by Los Dos)
Southwest University Stadium walkway mural detail. You'll see this very large-scale work at the back of the stadium. Artwork by the excellent husband-and-wife team, Los Dos.
Hill Top Barber Shop - 2709 N. Piedras
Wanted to have fun with this cool vintage sign for the Hill Top Barber Shop at 2709 N. Piedras.
Rollin' Smoke, 200 South Main Street, Anthony, Texas
Cool old wall textures at the lot right next to Rollin' Smoke in Anthony, Texas.
El Rinconcito de Juarez - 3501 Alameda Ave
Great birria at El Rinconcito de Juarez on Alameda. Nice building lettering, too.
Friday, March 10, 2023
Monday, September 24, 2018
Rasputin Men's Wear, 316 South Stanton Street
Gothic type on the façade of Rasputin Men's Wear, 316 South San Antonio. Photo taken March 20, 2006.
Friday, August 27, 2010
La Granja Plaza, 7252 Alameda Avenue
This amazing chicken stands proudly atop La Granja Plaza ("The Farm Plaza") on Alameda, almost directly across from the Sun Valley Motel (see photo below). While trying to confirm the address of La Granja Plaza, I stumbled upon the following website, which features tons of photos of chicken signs across the United States (including La Granja Plaza's!). Check it out!
Chicken Signs
Sun Valley Motel, 7229 Alameda Avenue
Alameda Avenue is home to some of the best signs in the city. These types of sign are disappearing across the United States and have been for some time. They are truly an art form, and are so much more dynamic than the cheap backlighted signs that are so prevalent. Those businesses that are luck enough to have these types should do everything they can to preserve them. This great sign is for the Sun Valley Motel, located at 7229 Alameda.
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Beck and Tom Waits
Stumbled on this cool conversation on Beck's Web site, between Mr. Hansen and another favorite of mine — Tom Waits! Even cooler — Beck talks about the impromptu performance at the Black Market here in El Paso a few years ago! I was lucky enough to be there...look for the pics on this blog!
Beck & Tom Waits conversation
Beck & Tom Waits conversation
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Oscar's Thee Barber Shop, Alameda
Saw this building on Alameda today. I've always loved the use of "Thee" or a title or name...Thee Headcoats and Thee Mighty Ceasars (two fave bands of mine) as perfect examples.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Tom Waits...Dear El Paso....
Hello fellow El Pasoans...this message is to IMPLORE you to go to the Tom Waits concert at the Plaza Theatre on June 20.
Those of you that know me know that I've been a Waits maniac for about 20 years, and this is truly a special show to come to El Paso. He's the top artist on my living-musicians-to-see-before-I-die list. His songwriting is riveting.
He tours very infrequently. People come from Europe and across the country to see him perform. His shows ALWAYS sell out. And we need that to happen right here in El Paso.
Again, this is a truly special show. Tickets CANNOT be purchased at the door. Only at Ticketmaster.
Several musicians cite Waits as their favorite performer. Several have covered him (Los Lobos, Bruce Springsteen, even actress Scarlett Johanssen just did an ENTIRE ALBUM of Waits covers)!
PLEASE GO!!!!
Friday, December 15, 2006
Feliz Navidad at Dollar Plus Discount, 227 East San Antonio Avenue
More great signage at Dollar Plus Discount. Photo taken December 15, 2006.
Disturbing Santas at Kress
Inflatable Santa Clauses (Santi?) at Kress. Photo taken December 15, 2006.
Monday, November 06, 2006
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