Monday, April 6, 2009

Woolworth Walk, Asheville

former Woolworth Store, AshevilleThis 1938 former F W Woolworth Co store in Asheville, North Carolina has been setup as Woolworth Walk, a space designed to showcase the works of local artists.

Inside, a classic American soda fountain has been recreated.

Not only is it excellent that the building has been reused but in a similiar way to the Hoover Building in London, the original signage has been retained.

Seen in close-up, the decoration above each of the windows on the facade is quite spectacular.

former Woolworth Store, Asheville

Posted by David Thompson
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4 comments:

  1. elena-luApril 7, 2009 at 12:05 AM

    love the close up! great pics on this

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  2. David ThompsonApril 7, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    Thanks Elena-Lu. It really is lovely when you se it close-up.

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  3. SamApril 8, 2009 at 5:40 AM

    Wow! Lovely detail there! It's amazing just how much deco is around still. We've got some real gems up here in Sydney too I think you'd like!

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  4. David ThompsonApril 8, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    Thanks Sam. I've been to Sydney a few times but not recently and for some reason I don't have many/any deco pics. There were quite a few Sydney buildings featured in the Art Deco Exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria. Some of the pubs in particular are great.

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