I’ve been walking past this abandoned building in Carmel for ten years. Maybe it is a garage, or artist’s studio of historical importance, hence, there are often long delays in obtaining permits to fix it up. Recently I noticed a rusty folding chair has been placed in front, perhaps, for purposes of contemplation, or aContinue reading “Every Chair Tells a Story…”
Category Archives: Architecture
Paint Me…
The Carmel Mission needs some paint, but these are hard times, unless, of course, this is the mission look.
Three Crosses
The weathered adobe and stone of the Carmel Mission tells a story, especially these three crosses etched on a wall facing the street. Is it some form of graffiti, or a message from laborers who helped build the 18-century structure? Thoughts?
Carmel Mission Basilica Window
If you visit the Carmel Mission Basilica, spend some time examining the basilica window, especially the colors that only come with age. Clearly, there is a Moorish influence on the window design. During the pandemic there has been almost no access to this active church in its current location since 1771. Sunday Masses resumed JuneContinue reading “Carmel Mission Basilica Window”
