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Architecture & Design

Central Berkeley's McGee Spaulding Tract Map

Central Berkeley’s McGee-Spaulding Tract

I received permission to post this marvelous History & Walking Tour - thought a map would be helpful so created that for you too.  The tour talks about the history and architecture of the homes in this Central Berkeley neighborhood - with easy access to Downtown Berkeley Continue Reading

Berkeley’s Eclectic Architecture – A Fish House and a Boat House … on land!

Berkeley has extraordinary architecture.  The home at the top is the Tsui Fish House at 2727 Mathews Avenue.  I thought of it as soon as I saw the house at 2320 Mc Gee Avenue, which I dubbed the Boat House. Separated at birth? First cousins? You decide! Continue Reading

Oakland’s Paramount Theatre – an off-the-charts Art Deco Jewel

Paramount Theatre in Downtown Oakland is one of the few off-the-charts Art Deco Gems all over the world, joining the Palladium Building in London, Chrysler/Empire State Buildings in NYC, Film Center Lobby also in NYC, and the Boston Avenue United Methodist Church in Continue Reading

“My Aunt is 93 and wants to find the 1917 Thousand Oaks Neighborhood Berkeley Home she lived in”

That's today's most interesting phone call! So Carol went to our tax records and found all homes in zip code 94707 which were built in 1917. Me?  I love maps, so I quickly created a map of all the homes, then emailed the link to the caller. Curious?  Here's where they Continue Reading

Miami Beach Art Deco Architecture – A Sneak Preview

I took hundreds of photos of Art Deco Architecture in Miami Beach - here's a sneak preview for you. Polarizing filters darken the sky and make the details stand out; I sometimes underexpose a bit too. Continue Reading

The Gates – Christo in New York City & Fushimin Inari in Kyoto

The photo the Albany Library tower wrapped liked a Christo installation inspired me to dig out some other photos - Christo's Installation in Central Park in New York City, and Fushimi Inari in Kyoto. Continue Reading

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