Friday, May 6, 2011

Lunch Among the Ruins


Many small towns have holes in their downtown area, reminiscent of missing teeth in a child's smile.  Often these shells have been created by fire or sometimes just neglect.  The common walls with neighboring retailers still stand but generally there is no roof or front or back walls.  This particular spot in Center has been  very ingeniously turned into a lunch spot for downtown workers or I suppose anyone who would just like the stop by complete with decorative artwork by local children along one of the side walls.  Even though the building is just a ruin, it takes on a rather romantic ambiance.

9 comments:

Maia T said...

Nice to see that somebody cares to make this place more pleasant. Those falling bricks look dangerous though.
Those stone tables and benches make up a beautiful photo subject.

Birdman said...

Hahahahaha! What a wonderful description of this view.

TexWisGirl said...

it's really pretty, actually! quaint place to stop for a rest!

Sharon Creech said...

I like this spot--neat discovery.

tracy said...

I think this would be a nice spot to have lunch! And I really like the "reminiscent of missing teeth in a child's smile" line in your post.

Andrew said...

very surreal in my opinion, nice shot.

Suburban Girl said...

I agree...I think it is a great spot for a picnic.

Christina Klas said...

I love this! I would love to sit here and take in the surroundings. A fantastic place for pictures!!

Magpie said...

Your words are often those of a deep-thinking writer at times...lovely turn of phrases. I think this is a wonderful way to make use of this space. It's like a secret garden.