Wednesday, March 19, 2014

It's A Scratch

This space was once a nice art gallery called Scratch Gallery and then became Scratch Espresso Cafe but now the space sits empty, it seems although there is a painting sitting in the window. The quirky sign by the artist Elicser remains however as a reminder of things past. I like his little birdhouse on the left side, and also this pic gives you an idea of just how dirty snow becomes along a roadway in the city!
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32 comments:

  1. AndyMarch 19, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    Very stylish.

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  2. RevrunnerMarch 19, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    Interesting how the art, in this case, has outlasted the businesses.

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  3. KarenMarch 19, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    Cute mural. The snow looks like ours, it's going to be melting over the next few days!

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  4. SharonMarch 19, 2014 at 10:40 AM

    It's a cute mural. That snow shows the downside of a nice covering of snow. It soon becomes a dirty pile around the streets. I suppose in the country, it's stays nice and white in the fields.

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  5. Taken For GrantedMarch 19, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    That's a great mural. Too bad none of the businesses succeeded in this location. Somehow the dirty snow fits well into your photo.

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  6. TexWisGirlMarch 19, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    it is really cool. hope something will use it soon.

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  7. Luis GomezMarch 19, 2014 at 12:15 PM

    This one is so nice. Love the art work.

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  8. AnonymousMarch 19, 2014 at 1:09 PM

    I like it, very understated and classy!

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  9. LowellMarch 19, 2014 at 1:31 PM

    It's too bad the place shut down but I do like the art work - esp. the birdhouse.

    That's what I hated most about winter - snowy slush turned to muddy ice that dirtied everything - esp. the cars!

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  10. HalcyonMarch 19, 2014 at 2:44 PM

    How sad this place has shut down. It looks cute! I really like the way the address number has been integrated into the guy's shirt.

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  11. cieldequimperMarch 19, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    This so deserves a new lease of life...

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  12. MarleenMarch 19, 2014 at 2:58 PM

    That's a great mural.

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  13. Gemma WisemanMarch 19, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    Scratched with time. Such a beautiful mural demanding some love and care.

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  14. AnonymousMarch 19, 2014 at 3:12 PM

    Hopefully it will soon be a home to something new. Nice reflection in the window.

    ~Lindy

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  15. Susan DemeterMarch 19, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    This is a fun sign, its too bad the place is empty.

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  16. genieMarch 19, 2014 at 4:33 PM

    Such a great sign...sad the building is vacated. Hope someone takes it over soon.

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  17. Sallie (FullTime-Life)March 19, 2014 at 4:43 PM

    The birdhouse is my fav part....yeah, nobody ever shows dirty snow! Thanks for being honest. I liked your wrong link too but did wonder where the sign was ;)))

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  18. VioletSkyMarch 19, 2014 at 5:33 PM

    Maybe a new business will open there using the name Scratch. The snow is indeed awful looking at this time, isn't it?!

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  19. LesleyMarch 19, 2014 at 6:25 PM

    Looks a small space. The mural sign is interesting.

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  20. JackMarch 19, 2014 at 7:51 PM

    The artwork is rather nice. Let's hope a hip entrepreneur will pass by and think of a good new use for the store.

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  21. LONDONLULUMarch 19, 2014 at 8:40 PM

    Really imaginative and rich mural - so many nice finds in your town!

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  22. RandyMarch 19, 2014 at 9:25 PM

    Very artistic.

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  23. William KendallMarch 19, 2014 at 9:48 PM

    One hopes some better use for it will come soon.

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  24. JimMarch 20, 2014 at 12:28 AM

    Good art.

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  25. Oakland Daily PhotoMarch 20, 2014 at 2:01 AM

    Can't help but wonder what the next iteration will be. Hopefully it will have "scratch" in its name.

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  26. MoMarch 20, 2014 at 5:40 AM

    I do hope it has a new life soon. Maybe a craft gallery?

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  27. LúciaMarch 20, 2014 at 7:27 AM

    It's a pity when places like this close their doors. I like the birdhouse too. ;-)

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  28. Tanya BreeseMarch 20, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    i hope the next business is more successful!

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  29. PerthDailyPhotoMarch 20, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    Be interesting to see what it becomes third time round Pat.. Seems such a shame to waste that cool mural :)
    P.s. The birdcage is so sweet!

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  30. UnknownMarch 20, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    So cool! The reflections in the window is a terrific bonus. I guess what we see in foreground is snow, right? :-)

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  31. Laura. MMarch 21, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    I like the drawing Pat ... No snow ice blocks in the street is dangerous.

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  32. GunnMarch 25, 2014 at 6:54 PM

    Unique place!
    I would have had a stop and a look here too:)

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