Wednesday, June 27, 2012

"Of All The Gin Joints...."

This mid 1960s low-rise apartment is a good example of what a good sign and name can do for you. Without the prominent Casa Blanca sign I'm not sure if you would look twice at it although it has a rather cool 60s vibe to it. I have been in one of the back apartments which face out (really closely) onto a hillside densely covered in trees and you feel like you are in a deep forest rather than downtown Toronto! 
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24 comments:

  1. LesleyJune 27, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    I think I would like one of those penthouse apartments!

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  2. Luna MirandaJune 27, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    i'd love an apartment overlooking trees.:p nice name...

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  3. AndyJune 27, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Not only will the name help help out... so will a good paint job like this building.

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  4. Photo CacheJune 27, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    I too would opt for woods view than traffic view.

    SIGNS, SIGNS

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  5. LowellJune 27, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    I find the building quite attractive, partly perhaps, 'cause I'm still unsure whether we've made any progress musically, aesthetically, artistically, ethically, etc., since the 1960s!

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  6. JackJune 27, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    Well, the tree part is good. I am still waiting for a 60s or 70s vintage building to appeal to me.

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  7. DebJune 27, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    Very symmetrical looking building, doesn't it make you wish the utility lines were all underground though?

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  8. Gemma WisemanJune 27, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    The sign is understated and yet has enough attractive visibility to get attention! The balcony areas seem quite spacious!

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  9. EG CameraGirlJune 27, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    I think a good name does help indeed.

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  10. PatJune 27, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    I think it's kind of cool looking! I'd prefer looking into the trees, though, like my own personally tree house!

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  11. Taken For GrantedJune 27, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    Unusual name for the building as it is not a house, nor is it white, but it sounds good. Nice picture with interesting light.

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  12. Regina KJune 27, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Of all the cities in the world.... I also would like a penthouse with a dense tree view!

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  13. AnonymousJune 27, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    Cool post!

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  14. Paul in Powell RiverJune 28, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    Without the penthouse even the name wouldn't make it attractive. And I'll opt for the back-side view also.

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  15. AnonymousJune 28, 2012 at 5:18 AM

    I like it!

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  16. DianneJune 28, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    feeling like I live in a forest would be wonderful
    I like the building
    that giant nest of wires sure does ruin the front view
    I've got a telephone pole right at the foot of my driveway so I know how that goes, at least it gives the birds a place to sit

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  17. HalcyonJune 28, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    It's not so fancy from the outside, but I rather like the looks of it. Clean, classic lines and color. This kind of building doesn't go out of style. :)

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  18. SharonJune 28, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    There is something about this place that appeals to me. I'd want to check out the apartments.

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  19. PerthDailyPhotoJune 28, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Haha! looooove your title Pat, how cool would it be to have an address that included 'Casa Blanca' in it!!

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  20. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comJune 28, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    Yep - weird name, it obviously wasn't even white in the beginning, as it is brick, I too would love one of the penthouses, looks lie the have a nice deck to enjoy.

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  21. LúciaJune 28, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    If I lived in a place like this, I would take so many shots of the birds! ;-)

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  22. Sallie (FullTime-Life.comJune 28, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    I think it means "white house" actually in Spanish....but all anyone would think of is the movie.

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  23. FranciscaJune 30, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    I prefer a long view to a view into forest. Yet out of the windows of our current home we do see mainly greenery, often with sun streaming through the foliage. Can't complain.

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  24. Melbourne Australia PhotosJuly 2, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    This is a place that often hides treasures inside it. Some such apartments have wonderful interiors.

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