Yesterday, on errands, I passed ...
a truly unique, tiny, vacant commercial building.
I've passed it a hundred times, but this day, I stopped.
305 S. Main Street, Orange.
On the corner of Palmyra ...
a misfit or a jewel ...
depending on your view.
I parked, and walked to take pictures.
It is for sale, and has been for some time.
So small. Maybe 9' x12' total, tops!
You can look right through.
No bathroom or closet, just a checkered floor.
Looking up to a high window and droopy lights.
I am drawn to the brave slope of the roof ...
and the lonely string of lights.
To me, this is charming. Even the ...
faucet. Oh, and the mailbox.
I wish I could tell you the history of this little gem.
I tried, I really did. But I will tell you ...
that I think it was originally a gas station.
I am guessing it was built in ...
the late 1920's or early 1930's?
I do remember it being a flower shop in the 90's.
It looks so tiny and vulnerable from across Main Street.
I fear for it's fate. To be gobbled up by a strip mall?
A little treasure of creativity and originality.
I relate to this.
8 comments:
Wow. Talk about a found object. To me, this is just calling out to be an art studio!!
Thanks Seth!
I thought you might like it.
It has always felt special to me.
diamond in the rough.
I have noticed this building as well when we have been down. Definitely some grand potential for something.
It's just around the corner from Byron's office. ;o)
I am so glad that you like it too. And thanks for commenting. ;lD
Yes, definitely "diamond"in the very rough!
Probably nothing can pass code. But it is so special.
Thanks for commenting!
Thanks to you Jacki a lot of people might see this little landmark with a whole lot more flair. Moby and I never pass by without making up stories about it.
XOXO Brandy
Thanks for commenting Brandy!
I love that little place and would love to see it fixed up and used. I doubt if anything would pass code, as is?
Seth Apter suggested it as an artist studio!
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