"Doors on Broadway Series #10"1020 Broadway
Getting The Word Out.
10 years ago
August 30, 2010
naked ladyAfter being dormant during the summer, the lycoris radiata pokes a green spike out the earth, grows upward quickly and erupts into a red blossom reminiscent of July fireworks. The common name "naked lady" refers to flowers emerging without a "covering" of leaves. Long, slender leaves will appear as the blooms die and nourish the bulbs for next season's flowers. These bulbs were a starter gift from my parents' neighbors, the Roy Neals, and have survived several transplantings from residence to residence.
August 29, 2010
flowerdew hundred postmillNo, not the Netherlands but West Texas. The latest acquisition of the Wind Power Center is the Flowerdew Hundred Postmill which dates from the early 1600s. Popular in Europe and the U.S. East Coast the Dutch-style mill uses wind for grinding wheat and corn into meal.
August 28, 2010
windmilThe American Museum of Agriculture held its annual members meeting at the Wind Power Center Saturday evening. Barbeque, singing by Kenny Maines, live auction -- typical Texas meeting.
August 27, 2010
fallout shelterDo you feel safer knowing there are fallout shelters in case Russia drops the atom bomb on Lubbock? Of course, you have to wander through downtown alleys to spot the signs on deserted buildings.
August 26, 2010
"Doors on Broadway Series #9"Broadway Beverage
1713 East Broadway
The city fathers probably never imagined that there would be a liquor store on Broadway. Since the recent liquor referendum election, there is a proliferation of beverage stores - even on Broadway.
August 25, 2010
"Doors on Broadway Series #8"2020 Broadway
Since 1941, crowds of people displaying emotions from grief to elation have assembled at 2020 Broadway . Built in 1941 as Plains Funeral Home, the building served as mortuary and chapel. In 1946 the Lubbock Women's Club purchased the building to serve as meeting place for the various women's organizations. The Colonial Revival-styled building with it classic columns has also seen its share of wedding and anniversary celebrations. Orginally purchased by the Women's Club for $50,000, the building was recently renovated with an addition costing ten times the orginal purchase price.
August 24, 2010
lolaLola is the canine-in-residence at the Tornado Gallery, 1822 Buddy Holly. She has not missed a DAM (Downtown Art Market).
August 23, 2010
"Doors on Broadway Series #7"post office portico
Recessed vertical bays framing bronze and glass doors characterize the central portico on the south side of the former Post Office and Federal Building at 800 Broadway. This Classical Revival-styled grand old dame stands abandoned and deteriorating-- a ghost of her past grandeur as a Lubbock downtown landmark. Completed in June 1932 on a lot donated by Lubbock County for $1, she served as post office, court house, government office and military recruiting until 1968. Owned by the county, her occupants today are musty old records, discarded furniture and occasional four-legged and winged transients.
For more history, refer to www.restorelubbock.blogspot.com
August 22, 2010
"Doors on Broadway Series #6"Kress
The utilitarian door handles on the former S. H. Kress store at 1109 Broadway don't reflect the elegant style of the building. Kress started his retail business in the 1890s and unabashedly helped himself to Woolworth's "five and dime" concept. While hundreds of Kress stores were built across the nation, only about 100 survive. Kress envisioned his stores as works of public art that would contribute to the cityscape and employed an architecture division with Edward F. Sibbert, Jr as lead architect. The Lubbock store was built in 1932 in Mission-Revival style and displays the typical terra cotta ornamentation, marble and brick. Gilded signs with "Kress" are still on the facade and inlaid in the entryways. The building was purchased by Goodwill which still offers "five and dime" merchandise.
August 20, 2010
hofbrauhausA little bit of Munich, Germany is found in Newport, Kentucky along the Ohio River. Genuine German beer is brewed on-site under a Hofbrau franchise. Waitresses in dirndls carry 6 liter mugs at a time to patrons seated in an authentic beer hall - complete with bratwurst, pretzels, accordion music and the chicken dance.
August 19, 2010
play meAcross the Ohio River in Newport, Kentucky
Proctor & Gamble has placed these pianos in public areas. This spinet is on the Purple People Bridge. There was a mean duet going on the piano in Fountain Square yesterday.
August 18, 2010
fountain square Fountain Square has been the symbolic center of Cincinnati since 1871. "The Genius of Water" sculpture was commissioned by a city father. Each evening there is a featured event; that last two nights it has been live music on the stage. The best stop is Graeter's for ice cream (ask anybody). Tonight I had coconut.
August 17, 2010
cincinnatiView from the Millenium Hotel in downtown Cincinnati Ohio across the river into Kentucky
ViewAugust 16, 2010
"Doors on Broadway Series #5"
511 Broadway
511 Broadway is located on a short block between Avenue E and the Santa Fe underpass. This group of brick buildings, constructed in 1930, has seen a variety of tenants through the decades. In 2002, 511 was acquired by a local landscaper who established a residence, added ironwork and improved the curb appeal of the property. During the 1930s and 40s, Borden's Wholesale was a major tenant on the block, joined Hawes Mattress & Upholstering, Mistletoe Creameries, Lubbock Tent & Awning, and Hamilton Used Car Lot. In 1954 the occupants had changed to Taylor's Grocery, Alvarez Cafe and Fuzzy's Used Clothing. By 1984 Ajax Roofing was the only business listed. It's nice to see the revitalization of this early downtown block through structural decor, hardscape and plants.
Lubbock City Directory 1930, 1944, 1954, 1984, 2004)
August 15, 2010
"Doors on Broadway Series #4"Broadway Church of Christ
1924 Broadway
From the Singer Store in 1890 to the last 60 years on Broadway, the congregation has met in homes, schools, the courthouse, the jail and even the Nicolette Hotel. Designed by Blum Haynes in 1948 of Romanesque Revival style, the Broadway Church of Christ features buff brick and clay tile roofing. The bell tower is similar to the campanile in Milan, Italy and the sanctuary facade is reminiscent of the Pisa Cathedral.
www,bwaychurch.org
Sylvan Blum Haynes: West Texas Dean of Architecture" by Gary W. Smith
August 14, 2010
"Doors on Broadway Series #3"
Broadway Manor Bed & Breakfast
1811 Broadway
Originally built in 1926 as a home for Lubbock banker C. E. Maedgen, this typical 1920s Mediterranean style house is revitalized as a bed and breakfast. Designed by architect Blum Haynes, it uses buff-colored brick, which became one of his motifs. The paired columns of the Adam-style entrance have been replaced but the tile roof and classical lines still speak of the grandeur of times past.
August 13, 2010
"Doors on Broadway Series #2"1808 Broadway
Currently known as the Murfee House, 1808 Broadway was built in 1929 by Dr. and Mrs. M. C. Overton at a cost of $30,000. Overton's friend Blum Haynes was the architect. A focal point of the Colonial Revival style house is a two-story, front-gabled entry. The main door surround, constructed of stone, features a transom light, pilaster-framed sidelights and a triangular pediment.
(Source: Sylvan Blum Haynes: The Dean of West Texas Architects by Gary W. Smith)
August 12, 2010
"Doors on Broadway Series 1"
Bacon House
1802 Broadway
Today inspiration struck and this photo begins a new project -- "Doors on Broadway." Broadway was one of Lubbock's first streets in the early 1900s. Brick paving was begun in 1920 and Broadway eventually connected downtown with the newly established Texas Technological College in 1923. Warren Bacon built his Colonial Revival brick house in 1916 in the Overton Addition, the first residential addition which was located west of the original Lubbock townsite. A feature of Colonial Revival style is an accentuated entrance with pediments and columns. While this door is not original, it sits in the symmetrical frame with multi-paned sidelights. The Bacon House was occupied by Warren Bacon until his death in 1938 and by family members until the late 1960s. In 1981 the Episcopal Diocese of Northwest Texas acquired the property for its regional headquarters. A stained glass replica of the seal on the door may be glimpsed through the sidelight. Bacon House was added to the National Registry of Historical Places in 1982.
August 11, 2010
#33The NASCAR #33 Chevy is currently in 13th place on the circuit. Driver Clint Bowyer stated in an interview that the standings don't reflect how fast the car can go -- hmm, they must reflect on the driver. Cheerios is a long-time NASCAR sponosor and you can collect the car series from specially marked cereal boxes (some assembly required). Did you know that in 10 days on the Cheerios diet (a bowl with skim milk twice a day and one nutritious meal), you can lose inches of ugly flab? It works -- but it doesn't last!
(shot with the special cereal box toy car macro lens - technique learned from MGH)
August 10, 2010
rock of salvation The Rock of Salvation Church, with its temporary home in an old gas station at 3016 Idalou Road, must be having a tarp revival. The sign says "no dumping" so don't bring your troubles and woes.
August 9, 2010
mixed message?This church has a separate entrance marked "boys" yet it is barred. Certainly not an "open door" policy. I don't know if the other side has an unbarred entrance for girls.
1st Latin Foursquare Church
922 34th Street
Lubbock, Texas
August 8, 2010
cruz azure Wonder why this blue cross is propped against the office building of the defunct Frontier Homes on Erskine Avenue? Tucked away in the corner, like a forgotten for sale sign, it's too far off the street to be a roadside evanglical message.
August 7, 2010
ecclesia in ancient Greece - a political assembly
in classical Greek - any assembly
in New Testament - translated as "church"
in Lubbock - a church without religion
66th and Iola
August 6, 2010
color guard The Lubbock Fire Department Honor Guard was part of the opening ceremony for the Scott Firefighters Challenge being held on the parking lot of the South Plains Mall. Members of LFD and other fire departments, wearing full bunker gear and carrying airpacks, compete in events like 5-story tower climb, chopping, hose pull and dummy drag. Watch for it on ESPN.
August 5, 2010
summerThis may not be a great photo (it was shot, one-handed, through the windshield while driving down 66th Street) but, to me, it symbolizes "summer." A neat vintage convertible of undetermined make, driven by mature enthusiasts, wind ruffling their gray hair, enjoying the hot August weather.
August 3, 2010
billy ballsThese flowers grow in my friend's garden. She tells me they are "billy balls." A quick google indicates billy balls are usually yellow and from the Crespedia family. These appear to be related to Gomphrena globus - but I may not know bull about balls.
August 2, 2010
sky jackThe Fields Building at 1946 Avenue Q is being renovated by South Plains Community Action. The office building at 21 st and Q, built in 1958, was stripped down to the concrete pillars and then reconstructed. At its prime, the Fields Building housed at least seven insurance companies, three investment firms, and the Great Books of the Western World (source 1960 abstract book).
(I must have a thing for windows and cranes--see July 10).
While I don't recall ever being in this building, I do remember the grocery store that was across the street. Its memorable feature was the enclosed produce section with swinging doors; shoppers pushed their carts through swinging doors on either side to enter or exit. Anybody remember the name of that grocery?
August 1, 2010
bentleyMy overnight guest was Bentley, the pedigreed Maltese who thinks he's a farm dog. His greatest delight is going to the farm, riding the tractor, and chasing rabbits. Yesterday Bentley caught a cottontail but practiced "catch and release" several times over. Bentley is a fine guest, with his own door. He shares the evening meal, with gentel acceptance of proffered bites. Bentley is the first dog I know to eat corn on the cob - by nibbling directly off the ear!
July 31, 2010
cherub?While this china doll with her freckles, natural hair and lashes is supposed to be cherubic, she appears to me to be more like the girlfriend of Chucky, the horror movie star. "
Antique Things, Cactus Alley
Lubbock, TX
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