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Randy’s Old Town Service

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It was raining cats and dogs when we caught our first glimpse of Randy’s Olde Towne Service. So we circled back to the corner of Eighth and Union Streets in Traverse City when the rain finally dried up that evening because I wanted to show it to you, dear reader.

Isn’t it a striking service station?

Luckily for Traverse City, this art deco beauty is still operating and offering more than the washing, greasing, batteries and tires that were spelled out in tile in the front of the building all those years ago. Air conditioning, engine replacement, alignments and computer diagnostics are among the services now offered.

In a world where businesses so often tear down the old to build a boring, boxy modern thing, it’s refreshing to see a business sticking with tradition. And this local tradition is pretty fabulous!

Art Deco Doors

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I have a mild obsession with doors and especially enjoy art deco design. I noticed this door in the New York City neighborhood of Chelsea. Interesting design is becoming a thing of the past as modern architecture becomes increasingly bland.

A few details here and there really do make a difference in the appearance of a space and make it seem much more inviting.

Wouldn’t you like to know what’s on the other side?

The View From Down Here

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We exited Grand Central Station and started down the street when I turned and looked back. I have a habit of turning to look behind me for a variety of reasons.

One is a bit of paranoia, simply wanting to know what’s happening around me. It’s also a hiking habit. It’s always good to know what the trail looks like from the other direction in case you need to turn back. This habit also comes in handy when exploring new places because the coolest view is often behind you.

This was the view when I turned around at that moment – the building on the left is Grand Central. The tall one is the glorious Art Deco wonder called the Chrysler Building. Completed in 1930, it was briefly the tallest building in the world at 1,046 feet.

This early skyscraper is easy to pick out in the New York skyline. I have never been inside but hope to visit their new observation deck someday. It’s under construction but I’m hopeful for the future.

Have you been inside? Tell me what it’s like!

Doors of Marietta

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One of the best things about being on foot is that you notice things you would miss from a car. I love to park my car and just wander around a town – even one that I know well – looking for things that interest me.

I visit Marietta several times a year, usually to antique or to see a show, but walking around with my camera is fun sometimes too. I’m sort of obsessed with doors so it comes as no surprise that I produced a substantial amount of door pictures this last trip.

Here are a few.

Is there something you always seek out? Sometimes I feel like a broken record, looking at all my door pictures, but I really don’t care. A good door makes me happy.