Monday, May 9, 2016

Cow

This painted utility box is located at the corner of St Clair Ave & Keele St in the Junction on what had been the site of the Ontario Stockyards which was the largest livestock market in Canada until it closed in the 1990s. There were also many meat-packing plants in the area which have also now disappeared. The area is now occupied by the Stockyards Shopping Mall and many large businesses like Home Depot. I like the reference to the area's history that this one makes.
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21 comments:

  1. TomMay 9, 2016 at 9:00 AM

    she looks a bit lost

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  2. eileeninmdMay 9, 2016 at 9:36 AM

    Hello, I like this cow painting. Another great painted box find! Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!

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  3. SharonMay 9, 2016 at 10:54 AM

    I love little subtle reminders of the history of a place. This one does that very nicely.

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  4. ChristineMay 9, 2016 at 11:48 AM

    Yes this one is great with its reference to the past!

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  5. Luis GomezMay 9, 2016 at 12:33 PM

    Love cows!

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  6. LowellMay 9, 2016 at 12:52 PM

    Now this one I like a lot, not only for its historical connect, but also because its whimsical and fun! Very nice photo, too!

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  7. Taken For GrantedMay 9, 2016 at 1:20 PM

    This is another great utility box art work. You have found a number of these. Each one is better than the last. Most cities have lost their stockyards and meat packing industry. Chicago's stockyards is now an industrial park. Thank you for your kind comment on my blog today. Alway appreciate your visits.

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  8. MarleenMay 9, 2016 at 3:17 PM

    Nice one! Not something you'd find a lot.

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  9. jennyfrecklesMay 9, 2016 at 4:05 PM

    Cheerful, better than a plain old box.

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  10. William KendallMay 9, 2016 at 4:46 PM

    A wonderful way to brighten up what would otherwise be strictly utilitarian.

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  11. ElectraMay 9, 2016 at 5:19 PM

    Very cool!!

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  12. s.cMay 9, 2016 at 5:30 PM

    The cow looks a bit sad in my eyes as if she knows that a lot of her kind were coming to an end here.

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  13. RevrunnerMay 9, 2016 at 5:51 PM

    Kind of reminds me of the Chick-fil-A commercials. :-)

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  14. UnknownMay 9, 2016 at 5:53 PM

    That's a great idea to make the connection to the areas history, lovely artwork as well...

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  15. LoisMay 9, 2016 at 6:27 PM

    How clever. I like the expression on the cow's face.

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  16. PerthDailyPhotoMay 10, 2016 at 7:57 AM

    A very sweet reference to the area's history Pat, cool find!

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  17. HalcyonMay 10, 2016 at 9:03 AM

    Cute! Reminds me of laughing cow cheese. :)

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  18. Billy Blue EyesMay 10, 2016 at 10:22 AM

    Moo, love the painting

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  19. KarlMay 12, 2016 at 8:03 AM

    A lovely looking cow :)

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  20. 21 WitsMay 12, 2016 at 8:54 AM

    I really like this happy cow too!

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  21. orvokkiMay 13, 2016 at 1:57 PM

    Love this mural !!

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