This shot is taken from Sheppard Road in St Paul which travels along the Mississippi River of the Landmark brewery. The brewery used to be the Schmidt Brewery up until the 1990's. Before the change in ownership/name for the brewery, the letters SCHMIDT were displayed along the bridge between the Schmidt's tower and the silo's. The letters were attached along the entire strip in bright red neon letters and could be scene for miles. The letters would power on one letter at a time and then the entire name would flash on and off four a couple of cycles and then it would start over again. Today the Landmark sign is small in comparison and I have no idea if it has lights for the night time. It's a childhood memory that I can still envision to this day, but will never been see the night sky again. My dad told me once that a few of the letters were not lit up one evening, perhaps from a disgruntled worker, the letters "C" "M" and "D" were all blanked out and yes, the word S H I T was displayed for all to see.
January 14, 2007
A Landmark Of A Photo
This shot is taken from Sheppard Road in St Paul which travels along the Mississippi River of the Landmark brewery. The brewery used to be the Schmidt Brewery up until the 1990's. Before the change in ownership/name for the brewery, the letters SCHMIDT were displayed along the bridge between the Schmidt's tower and the silo's. The letters were attached along the entire strip in bright red neon letters and could be scene for miles. The letters would power on one letter at a time and then the entire name would flash on and off four a couple of cycles and then it would start over again. Today the Landmark sign is small in comparison and I have no idea if it has lights for the night time. It's a childhood memory that I can still envision to this day, but will never been see the night sky again. My dad told me once that a few of the letters were not lit up one evening, perhaps from a disgruntled worker, the letters "C" "M" and "D" were all blanked out and yes, the word S H I T was displayed for all to see.
January 12, 2007
We Wish To Welcome You To Munchkin Land
Before Christmas gets to far away and this photo is too out of place, I had to post this one of a bunch of miniature houses and various other items. It's quite a display, but the question I have for you is....is this a store shelf display for sale or a personal home collection?
January 11, 2007
Journey Of Life
They've made some major improvements to the downtown St Paul side of the the river. They've improved the roads, they built quite a few condos and a wonderful walking path down the river for many miles in each direction from where I was standing taking this photo [and the same spot for yesterday's photo. Plus they have some nifty benches for sitting if you need to rest, ponder or tie your shoes.
January 10, 2007
She Blinded Me With Science
View from the lower parts of downtown St Paul, today the focus is on the new Science Museum Of Minnesota that opened a few years ago in a new location built on the bluffs. It's quite the building if you should happen to be in town.
January 9, 2007
Looking West
I had to post the other side of the building from yesterday's photo as it's quite different. We lost all the graffiti but we gain a chair attached to the side of the building. Well, at least it's some sort of platform, but there is no way to get to it. I do like the ELEVATOR sign that is faded away over the years.
January 8, 2007
Lots Of Character
This is the top portion of a building along the Mississippi River that was attached to a few silos at one time. I really like the look of the building with the decay, spray paint and all of the other impurities that is presented.
January 6, 2007
Not The Gumdrop Buttons....
My last photo of the Worlds Largest Gingerbread house. This was during the tour of the inside of the house. They had this great looking lamp that was covered in gum drop buttons and licorice. I just had to post this photo despite the out of focus of the shot. It was my favorite part of the house as it was quite unique as a light fixture decorated in gum drops is top notch where I come from.
January 5, 2007
Even More Gingerbread!
Just showing a bit more detail and a closers shot of the Gingerbread house from yesterday's selection. Can you spot the salted nut rolls?
January 4, 2007
60 Foot Tall Gingerbread House, Yeah, You Betcha
Yep, what you see is a 60 foot tall house made of Gingerbread. Chocolate bars, nut rolls, gumdrops, candy canes, frosting and a bit of wood for extra support. This gingerbread house is on display at the Mall Of America. They claim 4,250 pounds of gingerbread and 4,750 pounds of icing and it is a world record on the books. You were able to walk through the structure while making a donation to the Saint Therese Foundation if you like.
January 1, 2007
Theme Day: Best Photo Of The Year
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