Sunday, August 31, 2008

Alexander Hotel



Built in 1919, on Central Avenue. Get the full history here.

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Saturday, August 30, 2008

Tattoo you



Tattoo parlor on the corner of Central Avenue.

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Friday, August 29, 2008

Web of wonder



Seen in the window on an alley in the Grand Central District.

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Thursday, August 28, 2008

Old neon



Classic neon WELCOME sign at a hotel on Treasure Island.

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Wednesday, August 27, 2008

The Vinoy



Built in 1925 and still beautiful. Read its history here.

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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Sea Chest



I believe the Sea Chest has been around since the late 1950s. Rates here.

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Monday, August 25, 2008

Pink garage



Seen in the Old Northeast.

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Sunday, August 24, 2008

Rusty



Not sure what it is, but it sure is rusty!

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Saturday, August 23, 2008

American Idol



An impromptu performance seen in the 22nd Street Business District.

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Friday, August 22, 2008

Rich's Hot Dogs



Formerly known as Rich's Little Doghouse. Treasure Island.

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Thursday, August 21, 2008

El Cap



El Cap was THE classic burger and sports bar long before there was such a thing. Fourth St N.

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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Everybody Rumba!



Seen by the light of the moon. Central Avenue.

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Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Rode Apartments



Seen in Treasure Island. Cool font on the sign !

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Monday, August 18, 2008

Blast from the past



Captain Kangaroo, Hot Tamale, and Sparkly - who's just a wee bit frightening...

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Sunday, August 17, 2008

Palm in a puddle

Friday, August 15, 2008

Mirror Lake



Downtown St Petersburg. Scenic small lake surrounded by banyan trees and historic buildings, including the library. This sign dates to the late 1930s.

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Thursday, August 14, 2008

Arvilla Motel


The "Arvilla" portion of the sign dates to the early 1950s.

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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Mari Jean Hotel




Built in 1926. Central Avenue, St Pete. Read the history here.

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Malindy Elene



A bridal boutique on Central Avenue. This bas-relief is seen above the entrance to the shop. They have stunningly gorgeous dresses! Visit them here!

Monday, August 11, 2008

No dogs!



Seen at the North Shore softball complex.

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Sunday, August 10, 2008

Tropical Apartments



Spanish revival building, Old Northeast.

Saturday, August 9, 2008

Alteration station



Interesting and colorful window of an alterations shop, Central Avenue, St Pete.

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Friday, August 8, 2008

Reiner & Co.



Rob Reiner and his sons visit Tropicana Field, 2005.

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Thursday, August 7, 2008

Holmes Shoe Repair



Downtown St Petersburg.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Topaz Apartments



Close to downtown St Pete.

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