The last time I went to a protest (last week), I took some back-of-the-shops pictures.
A smoker sits behind Zimmerman’s Art Glass.
And, although they aren’t emphasized, there are doors forever in this picture, including the driver’s door of The GothMobile.
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A WRITING PROMPT FROM ME TO YOU: Back doors
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Maureen O'Hern
April 13, 2025 at 12:43pmSometimes real life is in the back. That area in the last photo is so real I can almost hear how rickety.
Marian Allen
April 14, 2025 at 9:00amI know, right? You can almost see the termites waving to you.
Teagan R Geneviene
April 10, 2025 at 1:12pmMarian, I actually enjoyed these photos. I’ve always been intrigued by the back side of shops. I don’t know why… I was fascinated by these. Hugs.
Marian Allen
April 10, 2025 at 2:39pmME, TOO! They’re like alter egos: No matter how fancy a restaurant is, it has a dumpster in the back.
Daniel Antion
April 10, 2025 at 10:31amGreat photos!
As for the stars, I can’t be sure but often, those are anchor points for long iron rods that run across to the other side wall. They give the building some lateral stability. Fine Home Building Magazine had a story (20-25 years ago) about a contractor who thought the iron rod was an old gas line. He told his crew to cut it out. They did, and the building started swaying and eventually collapsed. They had also made extensive modifications inside.
Teagan R Geneviene
April 10, 2025 at 1:11pmNow that’s a huge “Oops moment.” 🙂
Marian Allen
April 10, 2025 at 2:38pmOuch!
Thanks for the information — I’ll bet you’re right. It’s nice that they made the anchor points decorative as well as utilitarian.