2 posts tagged “holga”

This year they built a new middle school in my town.  I understand all of the reasons why the old building had to go, but I was still sad to see it happen.  The building dated back to 1922 (if I recall correctly) and despite some issues with drainage etc., was still a marvelous building.  Naturally, my favorite feature was the long decommissioned but still functional single lane shooting range in the basement.  Imagine building a .22 long rifle capable shooting range in a school today.

A few days before the demolition commenced the district held a salvage auction in the school and I spent quite a few hours wandering around inside.  I was struck by the solid oak built in furniture, Italian marble entry ways, and the sheer mass of the place.  I wish the district could have been convinced to renovate instead of demolish, but I suppose it's all part and parcel to a throw away culture.  Anyway, enough whining.  Here is a view from the back of the school during the big blizzard a few years ago...

And here is the view of the front entrance last week with demolition nearly complete...

I processed a few rolls of film today from my trip to Portland.  Just fun pictures taken with my Holga while walking around (great camera for traveling, no one would EVER steal it).

Walking by the river past the fountain...

Kids playing at the traditional Chinese garden...