Located in Oregon, USA, featuring Stayton and other nearby towns in the Willamette Valley.
architecture
The Structure Of The World
Jul 29th
I had to travel to nearby Salem yesterday to accompany my mother to a medical appointment, so I took along my camera. The above is the canopy of a covered walkway leading into the Skyline Kaiser Permanente office.
Old And New
Jul 15th
We have another lovely photo from guest photographer Chelsea Speidel. Her description:
This picture was taken about 5 miles west of town on Saturday at our friends farm. I just love how both old and new are represented in this photo!
Very nice. Thanks, Chelsea!
Brick & Mortar & Glass
Jun 27th
I wanted to buy a tree the other day, so I went to Yarnell Grower’s Outlet on 1st to get it. I didn’t really expect anyone in town to have this particular tree, but they had not one, but four. It was rather awesome.
I didn’t take my camera into the nursery itself (I wasn’t thinking at all, apparently, and should have my head checked to see if it contains a working brain), so here’s a photo of the side of the building. I posted an overall shot of the building, which is a large red barn, back in 2007.
Little Boarded Up Building
Apr 13th
This small structure sits to the right of Stayton High School on Locust Ave. I think it is or was a house, but that’s just a guess. It’s obviously boarded up, so either it’s not occupied, or a vampire lives there. You know, the kind of vampire which goes poof in sunlight, not the kind which sparkles.
Anyone out there know anything about this place?
Rust & Decay
Apr 7th
This door and wall are part of the building comprising the old Porter TV & Appliance building on the corner of 3rd Ave. and Marion St. The store hasn’t been open for many years, and shows a lot of wear. Still, there’s something about that building I adore. I bought my first 45rpm record in that place back when I was a kid… “Say Say Say” by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson, if I remember right. That, and I love the neon “radio service” sign still lit on the back wall.
The Old Stayton Feed Building Has An Oopsie
Mar 25th
In an effort to post something not involving flowers, I went out to take photos yesterday. Needless to say, most of what I shot was of flowers, but I did manage to sneak in a few other things. Not much, though.
This buildings on E. Water St. has seen better days. It used to have a cover over the back part, but that feel apart somehow. Those things dangling there may have been part of the covering. It seems like I posted a photo a few years ago of it, but I can’t find it at the moment. I didn’t know what the building was when I shot it the first time, so I don’t know how to look for it now.
Library, Southwest Side
Mar 24th
I took this shot of the Stayton Public Library a few weeks ago, so the trees have probably filled in more since then. I haven’t been able to go out and take photos in the last handful of days, so I’m having to reach back into my photo archives a bit.
The Brown House In White
Mar 13th
It’s been several months since I last posted a progress update photo of the Charles & Martha Brown House, currently being renovated by a group of volunteers (read more about it on the Brown House web site).
It’s come a long way since I last photographed it back in July of last year. New paint, new railings, new steps… it really looks great. I can’t wait until it’s finished, which will hopefully be in 2012.
Coast Road Trip: Part 1
Feb 16th
I went to the Oregon coast on Sunday for a day trip, so I thought it might be fun to post some of the photos I took. We went to Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, and Newport, so I’ll probably post at least one photo from each of those places over the next few days.
Today’s photo of the Yaquina Bay Bridge was taken just south of Newport, on Highway 101. Its Wikipedia page says it was constructed in 1936. See also: Google Maps Street View of the bridge.
Stay tuned for another part of the road trip tomorrow.
Two Hour Parking
Feb 6th
The Our Town building on 3rd Ave. was painted this interesting shade of green. The above is a view of the side wall, where it meets the police station parking lot. It’s certainly a bold choice, I guess one could say. You can see what it used to look like on Google Maps Street View. It’s a wee bit different now.
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