Topic: Urban Ohio "Picture Of The Day"

[eastvillagedon]

W. Broadway & Prince St.

[mrnyc]

3,2,1 until the milk carton image of that kid starts showing up in art galleries.

[Mr Sparkle]

An aerial view of old cars secured along a bank of the Cuyahoga River to prevent erosion at Jaite North of Peninsula, Ohio, near Cleveland, seen in September of 1975. The river passes through private property at this point. The river and valley are part of the newly created Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, a 20-mile stretch of largely undeveloped land between the metropolitan districts of Cleveland and Akron. (Frank J. Aleksandrowicz/NARA)

[Firenze98]

Mansfield, OH Reformatory

[NorthAndre]

An aerial view of old cars secured along a bank of the Cuyahoga River to prevent erosion at Jaite North of Peninsula, Ohio, near Cleveland, seen in September of 1975. The river passes through private property at this point. The river and valley are part of the newly created Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, a 20-mile stretch of largely undeveloped land between the metropolitan districts of Cleveland and Akron. (Frank J. Aleksandrowicz/NARA)

Most bizarre thing I've seen or heard of in a long time.

[Robert Pence]

For many years into the middle of the 20th century, it was common practice for farmers along streams and rivers to dump old cars, rolls of fence wire, and trailer-loads of tin cans, bottles, and other household trash into washouts to try to control erosion. Most of those now have been cleaned out, but when I was a kid those places were treasure troves of old bottles and other interesting artifacts. I even found a serviceable antique copper tea kettle in one of them.

[NorthAndre]

^ It's crazy because you think that stuff would just wash away with floods and all the gaps in between would just allow erosion to continue its course.


Anyway, some friends and I decided to explore Naperville, IL.  It was an hour and twenty metra-rail ride west from Chi Union Station.  We breezed through many beautiful 1920's suburban downtown with exceptional art deco architecture.  I want to visit Berwyn, LaGrange, and Riverside when I get a chance.



I should point out that the trip was bearable becuase Metra-Rail allows alcohol on their trains (so as long as you are well behaved).  A few other groups on our rail car were mixing drinks as well, and we had ourselves a little party with quiet music and invited other passengers to partake.  It was fun and great conversation.  Something you'd never be able to by car.

[Robert Pence]

^ It's crazy because you think that stuff would just wash away with floods and all the gaps in between would just allow erosion to continue its course.

I should point out that the trip was bearable becuase Metra-Rail allows alcohol on their trains (so as long as you are well behaved).  A few other groups on our rail car were mixing drinks as well, and we had ourselves a little party with quiet music and invited other passengers to partake.  It was fun and great conversation.  Something you'd never be able to by car.

South Shore allows alcohol too, except during major Chicago events like Taste of Chicago, when a lot of passengers probably are well-lubricated by the time they head home, anyway. On Cubs game days, some groups board with coolers and party on the train on the way to the game.

[mrnyc]

yep commuter trains generally allow alcohol

[eastvillagedon]

5th Ave & E 74th St

[NorthAndre]

River North Walmart at Chicago Station (CTA)

I was only curious to check it out...I promise


Lots of exposed brick, wood, and industrial skylights.

[MyTwoSense]

5th Ave & E 74th St

I saw them too.  We didn't have a float this year, so I watched from the side, but I was very happy see them.  There was a special ceremony for Ohio itself.  It felt good to be a Buckeye!

[eastvillagedon]

5th Ave & E 74th St

I saw them too.  We didn't have a float this year, so I watched from the side, but I was very happy see them.  There was a special ceremony for Ohio itself.  It felt good to be a Buckeye!

yeah, I had intended to take a lot of pictures and do a photothread, but got so frustrated I gave up. The logistics of navigating this parade makes it almost impossible to enjoy it. I started in the mid-70's (near the end of the route) and didn't stay too long, making the mistake of thinking if I walked downtown I would get a better perspective. It was a coincidence that the Ohio contingent passed by when I was there. Afterward I started walking south a couple of blocks and got penned in at 72nd St (like cattle), so I had to go back to Madison to proceed. I must have asked three cops (who make tons of overtime for doing these parades) where I would have to re-enter in order to go straight down to Grand Army Plaza without being blockaded. None of them knew the answer. In fact, I don't think they really even understood the question (again, they're making lots of overtime for this). Eventually I got back in at 72nd and just headed into the park and took the transverse down, another nightmarish experience. In their wisdom, the city had fenced off the (very wide) pedestrian paths (a k a the sidewalk) that runs along the roadway, so both walkers and bicyclists got to share the same space! You know how well that works in New York, don't you? Little wonder bike riders are so despised here. Anyway, I exited at the fountain onto 58th St and went to Starbucks. I took a few more photos I might post later.

what was the ceremony for Ohio??

[mrnyc]

lol i cant believe you braved the pr parade -- but nice catch it was worth it for that shot -- we are definately a part of it oh yeah!

[MyTwoSense]

lol i cant believe you braved the pr parade -- but nice catch it was worth it for that shot -- we are definately a part of it oh yeah!

Well I'm Puerto Rican!  LOL   Family was here.  All  had a good time

[eastvillagedon]

lol i cant believe you braved the pr parade -- but nice catch it was worth it for that shot -- we are definately a part of it oh yeah!

Well I'm Puerto Rican!  LOL   Family was here.  All  had a good time

and I bet you were stationed in front of the Bergdorf Goodman men's store; going inside every so often for "breaks." Or from Barneys using a periscope-lol

[NorthAndre]

Couple of photos from tonight

[eastvillagedon]

Starbucks window

[MyTwoSense]

Starbucks window

Can you say "stalker"?! 

[eastvillagedon]

Starbucks window

Can you say "stalker"?! 

I was sitting at the counter, behind glass! I can't help it if she saw that my camera was positioned out at the sidewalk. I conducted an experiment just shooting people as they walked by. Honestly I think the subject was reacting to someone outside.

[MyTwoSense]

Starbucks window

Can you say "stalker"?! 

I was sitting at the counter, behind glass! I can't help it if she saw that my camera was positioned out at the sidewalk. I conducted an experiment just shooting people as they walked by. Honestly I think the subject was reacting to someone outside.

Sure...tell me anything Dr. Hannibal Lecter

[mrnyc]

^ yeah i go back and forth about posting those kinds of shots of unaware strangers. i guess i just decided its ok within reason. if anyone ever objected i would certainly not hesitate to take it down.


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a cinci friend took this one -
a summery view of longworth hall

[mrnyc]

people always ask
how do they take care of those little greenstreets patches of greenery?

here's how


i see parks people in there pruning at times,
but more often its neighborhood greenthumb folks.

Greenstreets
What are Greenstreets?

Greenstreets are planting beds located in areas of unused roadbed, planted with trees, shrubs, perennials and groundcovers. The most common configurations include medians, traffic triangles, and curbside bumpouts or neckdowns. Designed and maintained by the Parks Department, Greenstreets provide numerous aesthetic and environmental benefits, such as beautifying the neighborhood, reducing stormwater runoff and air pollution, calming traffic, and providing corridors for migratory birds and other wildlife.

[eastvillagedon]

Missing - Mott St

[Losantiville]

Starbucks window

This was taken from the Starbucks beneath my office at 340 Madison.  Crazy.

[eastvillagedon]

Starbucks window

This was taken from the Starbucks beneath my office at 340 Madison.  Crazy.

lol! I hope this young woman doesn't work in your firm! Probably not, it was taken on a Sunday.

[NorthAndre]

Hahaha that starbucks photo had me laughing.  Usually I get creeped out walking by restaurants and seeing people staring at me.


From my eyrie looking toward the Great Blue Sea

[UrbanSurfin]

Wow! Not just great colors and a great view, but I've never before seen the detail of the upper reaches of 360 N. Michigan!

[GCrites80s]

people always ask
how do they take care of those little greenstreets patches of greenery?

here's how


i see parks people in there pruning at times,
but more often its neighborhood greenthumb folks.

Greenstreets
What are Greenstreets?

Greenstreets are planting beds located in areas of unused roadbed, planted with trees, shrubs, perennials and groundcovers. The most common configurations include medians, traffic triangles, and curbside bumpouts or neckdowns. Designed and maintained by the Parks Department, Greenstreets provide numerous aesthetic and environmental benefits, such as beautifying the neighborhood, reducing stormwater runoff and air pollution, calming traffic, and providing corridors for migratory birds and other wildlife.

If those were in Cincinnati, they'd definitely have those little orange light poles on them.

[eastvillagedon]

^I remember when all of those little random "Greenstreets" spaces were full of trash and weeds. Sometimes I kind of miss those days

[Sherman Cahal]

I have always disliked the dark aggregate they use in their sidewalks and roads.

[surfohio]

Missing - Mott St

Hey Don, since you're hanging around Mott you may be interested in my buddies upcoming film about Chinatown, Arcade.

http://arcademovie.com/about

[eastvillagedon]

Missing - Mott St

Hey Don, since you're hanging around Mott you may be interested in my buddies upcoming film about Chinatown, Arcade.

http://arcademovie.com/about

thanks, looks interesting, and I had heard that arcade closed; but a couple of weeks ago when I walked by I could have sworn it was still open. I'll have to check again.

[mrnyc]

^ its reopened - its not the same the teens are bummed.

^I remember when all of those little random "Greenstreets" spaces were full of trash and weeds. Sometimes I kind of miss those days

i


yeah i remember that too, but certainly dont miss it.
im kind of a fan of oxygen!
what i do miss is quentin crisp and jfk, jr sightings.

[eastvillagedon]

9th Ave & 14th St    Thursday Night Salsa