A Dash of History
Underneath my site of study, there once lay the corner of a lake. Disconnected from the bay by a small stretch of land, this lake was filled in with sediment before construction of the city began. The...
Author: Daemon M
Soon-To-Be Coastline
The impending consequences of climate change seem to pass by relatively unknown to the general population. Many that are aware do what they can to bring more attention to the subject, prepare, and help in...
4th Avenue East
The busiest side of the block, this street adds a little more culture to the whole square. Well travelled and appealing to the eye, the decorations add to the generally brighter and busier vibe of...
Artistic Wall Paint
Even if you are close by you may not notice these discreet but intricate paintings along each pillar between the windows that decorate the Olympia Glass Co. I wonder why these beautiful sketches of gods...
State Avenue
Many people use this road as a way to pass by the slightly thicker traffic on the opposite side of the block, and as a shorter route to their destination. From the sidewalk you...
Parking Lot
Olympia Fireplace and Hot Tub’s takes up a substantial section of the block, with a sizeable section of it set aside for easy access parking. This people are not allowed to park if they...
4th Avenue
The smells coming from the fireplace store could make you guess it was a laundry mat. The smell of cleaning chemicals expanded out past their open doors. Old brick leads to newer before being...
Jefferson Street
The age on this side of the block is clearly visible. The Fireplace and Spa shop’s building, located where 4th Avenue and Jefferson Street intersect, is made of weathered brick that is distinguishable from other buildings on the block. At 2...
Ramblin’ Jacks
On a clear day, the sunlight illuminates the front of the buildings facing south on 4th Avenue from noon till night. This is one reason for a plethora of decorative plants being placed at the...
Olympia Glass Co.
During the late afternoon hours of the day, this shaded corner of the block stands out by standing in. Among the shops that currently populate either side of Cherry Street’s end, Olympia Glass Co. remains one of two...