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Built with funds from a $500 million appropriation by the Hoover administration for a fleet of new post offices in strategic locales nationwide, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a distinctive representation of the two most popular architectural styles of its time, classicism and Art Deco ... But inside, the glory of the Art Deco age is expressed via ornate cast aluminum doors and grillwork and colored marble and stone floors and walls. (Suite101.com)
Cycling from Ballina to Lismore Aus... Aug 30, 2009
There is accommodation here in cabins, motels and the Illawong Hotel which is an impressive looking art deco style red brick edifice. There is a typical sports bar with plenty of TV screens downstairs, a good restaurant and a decent courtyard for outdoor schmoozing. (Suite101.com)
Alameda braces for change Aug 28, 2009
Before the epic fights over whether to allow the long dormant Art Deco Alameda Theatre to become a cineplex and to build an adjacent parking garage, the Park Street area would have been desolate on a summer night. The people who are now filling restaurants, browsing Books Inc. and attending first-run movies would have been spending their dollars in Emeryville or at Oakland's Jack London Square. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
The last picture show Aug 28, 2009
Ellensburg s Liberty Theater opened on Sept. 17, 1937, on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Pine Street, bringing a bit of art deco architecture with it to the small farming town. Inside the theater, patrons are not only taken to another world on the movie screen, but also taken back to another time through the theater s historic lore. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
End Of An Era Aug 27, 2009
"It's not a festive moment," said Denoyer, who designed the eatery as well as art deco Brasserie Ruhlmann in Rockefeller Center. . (New York Post -- Gossip)
Met Digs Its Own Deco Aug 27, 2009
Exhibit A: "Masterpieces of French Art Deco," now filling three galleries of the Metropolitan Museum's modern art wing. One of the upsides of the economic downturn has museums going with what they've got -- scouring storage rooms for treasures that, for one reason or another, haven't been displayed in years. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
The theater Brookline didnt want, then couldnt let go Aug 27, 2009
The only successful project, a 1,500-seat art deco theater to be built over a former Universalist church, was completed in 1933. It s still surprising Brookline held out so long, Liss said. (Brookline TAB, MA)
When lights come up, he restores movie palaces Aug 25, 2009
David Boysel, an artist and curator, oversees most of the restoration work at the two theaters - painting Art Deco cornices, restoring murals, and re-gilding the quasi-Egyptian maidens that flank the Paramount's sumptuous, 50-foot-high grand lobby ... In 1972 the Oakland Symphony purchased the building for $1 million and the next year did a major restoration - bringing the 3,000-seat Art Deco masterpiece back to glory ... The Castro is a hodgepodge: There is everything you can imagine, from... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Safe and savvy in Mexico City Aug 24, 2009
A 1928 Art Deco building nearby has become the Museo Nacional de Arte Popular (National Museum of Popular Art), where a giant rendition of an alebrije, the small carved figures famous in Oaxaca, guards the entrance arch. The fantastic rbol de la vida (tree of life) in the courtyard loomed over a temporary "Train of Life" exhibition whose cargo consisted of dioramas from Mexico's history - populated by strangely benign skeletons - each created with a different folk art technique, from wood and... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Man's love runs deep in search for ring Aug 23, 2009
100's of antique style wedding jewelry items - Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, filigree, platinum, wedding rings , engagement rings, cufflinks, necklaces Free shipping. Featured. (Yahoo News)
Rolling Mill Hill may go rental Aug 22, 2009
Two are renovated buildings, the Victorian with 12 units and the Art Deco building with 24 units. The Metro building is new construction and is the largest at 36 units. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Nonprofit a lift for Theatre rescue Aug 22, 2009
The Atlanta-based nonprofit got involved because, if the club closed and the 120-year-old building's Art Deco facade was razed, it would leave a cultural and architectural hole in Athens, Georgia Trust President Mark McDonald said. "Downtown Athens is one of the great success stories in our state," said McDonald, a University of Georgia law school graduate. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Neighbors say Metro promised to save a building it now plans to demolish Aug 22, 2009
HOUSTON -- One of Houston s last remaining art deco buildings on Houston s east side could disappear within days ... 11 News Video Metro may demolish art deco building for light rail project August 21, 2009 ... There s not much art deco left in Houston, said architect Spencer Howard. (KHOU.com, TX)
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Designed in the early 1930's, the washroom features classic tile work, art deco furnishings and unique materials, including cork- covered walls. Top Restroom Features: - 1930's architecture - Art Deco Lounge - Cork Covered Walls. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Accused hacker lived large in Miami Aug 21, 2009
- Nestled near a row of sultry, silvery-green palm trees and a 205-foot-long infinity pool, room 1508 at the National Hotel on South Beach is a portrait of Art Deco luxury. It is also where, on May 7, 2008, federal agents seized two computers, $22,000 in cash and a Glock 9 gun from a man known on the Internet as "soupnazi.". (AZCentral -- News)
Past vs. future Aug 19, 2009
"The idea of freezing growth for these old wood frame structures just isn't right," said Wheby, who would like to tear down his own 1940 art deco house, where he's lived for 18 years, and replace it with a six-story condo. "If this happens all over the beachside, we won't have any growth at all. This is being done by anti-growth people to fight growth.". (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Town gets back its heart Aug 18, 2009
"The architectural style is Art Deco and Pueblo Revival with Native American inspired design motifs, which came to be known as the Pueblo Deco style," wrote Otwell Associates, who completed a historic building preservation plan for the depot in January 2009. "The SPRR Depot in Casa Grande is considered to be one of the best examples of Pueblo Deco style in the Southwest.". (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Gifts for Dog Lovers Aug 18, 2009
Animal designs were common in Art Deco jewellery in particular, but dog pins from almost any period may show up unexpectedly. Found treasures can always be tucked away for the next holiday or birthday. (Suite101.com)
Americans in Paris Aug 17, 2009
re at a lovely Art Deco theatre. As the big night approaches, groups of European movie people and Jewish American soldiers plot to use the occasion to eliminate the Nazi command and bring an end to the Third Reich. (New Yorker)
Sofia reborn as a cultural crossroads Aug 16, 2009 Gainesville neighborhood profile Aug 15, 2009 Adrienne Arsht, Bacardi strike deal Aug 15, 2009 Miami gets a little less beautiful Aug 14, 2009 It's time to drop policies of the past, lift Cuba restrictions Aug 14, 2009 Shucks! Top oyster bars around the globe Aug 13, 2009 What’s old is new: places to find vintage clothing Aug 13, 2009 Apple store set to gobble up art deco landmark Aug 11, 2009 Great big-city tours Aug 10, 2009 From burger shop to suburban high-rise record Aug 8, 2009 Top 10 overlooked stunning buildings Aug 8, 2009 Cha-cha to chakra Aug 7, 2009 A Street Date on Oakland's Bellevue Avenue Aug 6, 2009 Long weekend getaways from $58/night Aug 5, 2009 S.F. school district's property portfolio Aug 4, 2009 * FEATURE : Starbucks tries its luck with Seattle stealth cafe Aug 3, 2009 Starbucks goes undercover with local cafe Aug 3, 2009 Climate Legislation: Catalyst for Energy Efficiency Aug 2, 2009 Memo to Melbourne's planners: if it's fixed, don't break it Aug 2, 2009 Theatre fans' giving not helping Aug 2, 2009 An Art Deco Landmark Will Shine Once More as Urban Living Space Aug 1, 2009 Heritage groups in the mix Jul 31, 2009 New Orleans hotel reopens 4 years after Katrina Jul 30, 2009 Forget Top Chef Jul 30, 2009 A piece of history is demolished for a slice of retail sameness Jul 29, 2009 Bachelorettes ring cost $60,000 Jul 29, 2009 Slump puts famous film props on the block Jul 29, 2009 Come on, do the locomotion Jul 29, 2009 Some of the best new restaurants in Los Angeles are just a stroll off the beach Jul 28, 2009 Rolls-Royce Unveils a Recession-Ready Limousine Jul 28, 2009 Aaron Kemp grew up in a real movie house Jul 26, 2009 9 places to party like it's 1929 Jul 26, 2009 Commonwealth Shakespeare Co. cuts costs, not creativity Jul 26, 2009 Moseying along the Merritt Parkway Jul 26, 2009 Best Venice Hotels for Europe Cruis... Jul 26, 2009 Visit Indianapolis- Information & Enter to Win Jul 25, 2009 A fork in the road Jul 23, 2009 To Coit Tower and back Jul 22, 2009 Ancient appliance Jul 22, 2009 Friends of Westchester County Parks Offers New Audio Tour of the Bronx River Walk Narrated by Dan Rather Jul 21, 2009 Diggings: Of mining and massive destruction Jul 19, 2009 A place to mix worldly-wise with a bit of funk Jul 19, 2009 Fla. Swimwear Shows Go Sophisticated Jul 18, 2009 Sir Victor Sassoon, Builder of 1930... Jul 18, 2009 No comments posted. Jul 18, 2009 Bay Area's destination movie theaters Jul 18, 2009 The Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shangha... Jul 18, 2009 Take a staycation Jul 15, 2009 A doll leads Norah to a love of history Jul 15, 2009 Five years of items, from big to no-names Jul 14, 2009 Administration officials face scrutiny over business meeting Jul 12, 2009 Mumbai revisited Jul 12, 2009 You could rent this place Jul 11, 2009 Historic buildings have local influence Jul 11, 2009 That's One Pretty Potty! Jul 9, 2009 Peter Flick: ‘The Daly News’ in Winona for one night Jul 9, 2009 Boiled dressing can perk up potato salad Jul 8, 2009 Luxury Shanghai Jul 8, 2009 Fire won't affect new deck plan Jul 8, 2009 IGN.ImageLoader.delayByView("hub_spotlight1", "http://pcmedia.ign.com/pc/image/item/565/5656188/bioshock_062207_spotb.jpg"); Jul 8, 2009 Shanghai competes for upscale tourists Jul 7, 2009 Musical chairs Jul 7, 2009 St. Louis a bounty of cheap travel Jul 5, 2009 Piedmont celebration geared for kids of all ages Jul 5, 2009 The engine that could Jul 4, 2009
cle cafe that includes seating in the czar s Art Deco private chapel. Outdoor seating can be hard to find in summer, but there s a consistent turnover. (Boston Globe)
Watergate attracts at least 6 potential buyers Aug 16, 2009
The landmark Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park is due for its first major remodel and seismic upgrade since the stately Art Deco lodge opened 82 years ago. Park rangers say the Ahwahnee could use everything from new carpets to a paint job. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
After a major tornado tore downtown Gainesville apart in 1936, much of it was rebuilt in an art deco style. The downtown area is a thriving oasis of shops and restaurants with a beautiful park at the center. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
The Bombay Sapphire Lounge will open in January in the historic tower, a small, white, Art Deco building that was constructed as a Sears department store in 1929. The building, which was restored as part of the performing arts center project, sits between the facility s two performance halls. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Modeling crews lined up to wait for their turn to shoot on the steps of the police station, recognizable for its unique art deco design ... Art deco buildings that became mainstays in photo backgrounds have disappeared behind cement high-rises. (MSNBC -- Travel)
You easily visualize the likes of Frank Sinatra hanging out at deteriorating art deco hotels along the Malecon, Havana's ocean-front boulevard. And the handsome Che Guevara, Castro's revolutionary partner killed in 1967 while trying to spread the revolution to Bolivia, peers from billboards and monuments. (Anchorage Daily News)
The menu at Bostons Neptune Oyster bar an Art Deco jewel box in the North End has some particularly fanciful (some might say absurd) descriptions, noting a buttered popcorn finish in the Katama Bays from Marthas Vineyard, traces of mushroom in the Marion Ports, also from Massachusetts, raw sweet pea in Rhode Islands Rome Points, even hints of Brie in the nearby Ninigret Ponds. 1. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Dealers are always eager to tell you the story behind pieces: You might hear about the rise of Art Deco or the history of commemorative hair jewelry. Enjoy it. (Boston Globe)
One of Melbourne's finest examples of art deco architecture from the 1930s looks set to be knocked down to make way for an iconic new Apple Store ... Robin Grow, president of the Art Deco & Modernism Society, vehemently opposes the development, which is scheduled to be completed by Christmas 2012 and will include 240 shops. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Views from the top deck include the new Trump Tower, the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower), and Art Deco buildings galore. The boat typically passes under 23 bridges, past kayakers, trains and the rattling El line. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The art deco Capitol Bakeries building on the north-west corner of the intersection will be demolished to make way for a 38-storey apartment tower soaring 133 metres. Only St Kilda Road's Royal Domain tower, at 146 metres and 42 storeys, is taller. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
The Hoover Dam; Southwestern U.S.A marvel of modern engineering, this Depression-era structure is most often noted for its sleek Art Deco lines and understated simplicity. As beautiful inside as out, the facility's terrazzo floors, patterned after Native American motifs, are not to be missed. (MSNBC -- Travel)
As ever-grander art deco hotels sprang up during the '20s, Miami Beach became a pastel playground for the rich, the dissolute and those wishing to drop off the radar. That night, the indulgence continues at the new BLT Steak, another New York transplant housed in the new Betsy Hotel on Ocean Drive, the heart of Miami Beach's historic art deco district. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
492 Staten Ave.: Designed by Herman C. Baumann, the elegant, 15-story red-brick building mixes Art Deco and Spanish colonial styles, making it one of the most gorgeous apartment buildings overlooking Lake Merritt. Constructed in 1929 and adorned with striking architectural details, it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Guestrooms inside this Spanish-style art deco building offer satellite TV, refrigerators, and private baths. Rates start from just $58/night. (MSNBC -- Travel)
The veteran board member said she would like to explore saving the historic parts - the Art Deco auditorium on the site and the former high school's facade The rest could potentially be torn down and replaced through a land lease with a developer to build an underground parking lot and a high rise that includes space for the School of the Arts and a revenue stream for the district. Any project is years, if not decades, out. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Less than a block from the 15th Avenue Coffee and Tea location sits Victrola Coffee Roasters, a funky neighborhood haunt filled with art deco furnishings, art, wi-fi, music and coffee, pastries and sandwiches. Manager Tonya Wagner says she finds it interesting that her corporate competitor would attempt this concept in a neighborhood that has a full complement of unique coffee houses. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
" Less than a block from the 15th Avenue Coffee and Tea location, sits "Victrola Coffee Roasters," a funky neighbourhood haunt filled with art deco furnishings, art, wi-fi, and music as well as coffee, pastries and sandwiches. Manager Tonya Wagner says she finds it interesting that her corporate competitor would attempt this concept in a neighbourhood that has a full complement of unique coffee houses. "There are a lot of places in the Seattle area that would readily accept a place like the 15th... (Channelnewsasia.com)
When the work is done, the 102-story art deco skyscraper will be more energy efficient than 90 percent of all office buildings, using half the energy per square foot of an average building. Consider the huge reductions in carbon dioxide, not to mention the enormous cost savings, if owners of the tens of thousands of other large buildings around the country would invest the time and money to maximize efficiency. (Roll Call)
On Tuesday, the Government announced that the redevelopment of Myer would involve the demolition of Lonsdale House, one of the citys best remaining 1930s art deco buildings, one that most of us thought was safe by now ... What falls through the cracks are those single buildings that lack significance such as a standard art deco (a refacing of a Victorian building) like Lonsdale House. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Phase 2 is essentially building a new building inside the 1930s Art Deco facade. The new theater will look a lot like the old one - presumably, the floor won't be as sticky - except the bar will be in the middle of the lobby and the bathrooms will be in the basement. (Athens Banner-Herald)
But it was the Eastern Columbia's Art Deco style -- with its shiny turquoise terra cotta, clean lines, streamlined shapes and stylized figures -- that really set it apart ... In September 1930, the Eastern Columbia opened and was hailed as one of the most distinctive examples of Art Deco style -- a style that flourished through the 1920s and '30s ... "If you were to name two buildings that are the great Art Deco towers of Los Angeles, it would be the Pellissier Building, which rises above the... (Yahoo News -- Architecture)
THE art deco building in Lonsdale Street may have had a better chance of survival if heritage groups were not so precious regarding the preservation and use of such buildings. This building has long outlived its original function and is in a very shabby state. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
And in the Sazerac Bar, the Art Deco murals by artist Paul Ninas are again on display. Its A Snap. (MSNBC -- Travel)
What brought him to Miami: Manero had his eye on an Art Deco property in South Beach as the perfect setting to expand his South Florida culinary empire. It turns out that the food-mad actor Danny DeVito was also eyeing the same building to open a restaurant. (The Palm Beach Post)
IN EXPLAINING his decision to allow the demolition of the art deco building Lonsdale House yesterday, Planning Minister Justin Madden trumpeted the reorientation of the revamped Myer retail complex as one of the benefits ... Lonsdale House is not the best example of what we have all come to know as art deco in Melbourne. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
I wanted to create a ring that was not only beautiful and romantic, but also give it an Art Deco feeling. . (MSNBC -- Television)
Schwartz has also collected thousands of pieces of vintage furniture, including art deco bedroom sets and office desks that were used on movie sets. Schwartz, who wrote a book about rattan furniture, points with pride to a set made famous by its weekly exposure on the "Golden Girl's." Nearby is a rattan chair seen with Marlon Brando in "The Godfather.". (CNN)
Among the last of the old-time rail passenger palaces, Union Station is a transportation icon in Art Deco and Spanish Revival - and is still fully operational. Prime people watching in a living museum where the history isn't behind velvet ropes. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
This art deco landmark is fresh from a $30 million renovation, including a glamorous new restaurant with big picture windows facing the waving palms of Palisades Park and the ocean beyond. The decor - all dark wood, undulating curves and supple leather - makes it feel like a 1930s hideaway. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
The new model is chock-full of exquisite details, from its soft leather seats to the wood-veneer finish of its Art Deco inspired dashboard. The Ghost also boasts a 6. (Time.com)
Inspired by the old Art Deco palaces, he created one in his parents basement ... He recently began dismantling the Art Deco palace after his parents sold the home, and he will put the pieces (below) in storage until they can rise from the ashes, he says ... An antique vending machine, fully stocked with candy, looms beside an authentic Art Deco ticket booth paneled in glossy wood. (Boston Globe)
That decadent ambience is re-created at this supper club, which has dark wood booths, art deco red-velvet chairs and ornate Chinese rugs ... Paul Nina's original art deco murals adorn the walls of the bar, which has been closed since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. (CNN)
Sitting on a table was a model of the set: a board walk backed by angled blue walls made of steel and plexiglass, with an Art Deco look inspired by the South Beach skyline. Start with the donkey, said Maler, who was moving slowly, having hurt his back just before rehearsals started. (Boston Globe)
It was built in the 1930s, and among its biggest attractions are its dozens of concrete bridges, sculpted in styles including Art Deco, Gothic, and neoclassical. The other big plus is that the Merritt gives you easy access to parks, restaurants, museums, town centers, wildlife sanctuaries, and other attractions. (Boston Globe)
The 109 room hotel features an intriguing mix of interior decor from ancient Venetian art to Art Deco furniture. All rooms offer LCD satellite TV and WiFi internet. (Suite101.com)
$100 Gift Certificate to One of the best kept secrets in downtown Indianapolis is our historic Art Deco salon and spa located on the second floor of the Circle Tower. Our spa is the show place of the Circle Tower Building designed in 1929 by the noted architectural firm of Rubish & Hunter. (FOX19.com, OH)
Preserved in an aspic sheen, this art deco cafe epitomised glamorous eating on the road in those long-past decades when people still wore driving gloves and car coats and stopped off to shake off the dust from the highway. Now you come here to revel in the atmosphere, the time-warp food and the fact that it's even licensed. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Avoiding the crowded Filbert steps, you take the narrow brick Greenwich steps down the east side to the defunct Julius' Castle, turning right and walking past the Art Deco friezes on the front of 1360 Montgomery St. At the intersection of Union Street, you lament the vacant storefront that was Speedy's market, then turn right to square off your route. The car is strategically parked in front of Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store at Union and Columbus. (San Francisco Chronicle)
With its walnut veneer and Art Deco inlays, this 73-year-old television set was designed to be more than an appliance - it had to be an attractive piece of furniture to justify the space it took up, and its eye-watering price tag of 60 guineas (about 11,000 today). Nor would its proud owners be able to spend all day glued to the box - back then, there was one channel, and two hours of programming a day. (BBC News -- UK)
The Art Deco style building dates back to 1930 and underwent a major renovation in 1988. The 5,000-seat center offers everything from concerts to conventions. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
It features an art deco design and is equipped with a movie theater, gym, massage room and two outdoor Jacuzzis. The newspaper reported it was in fact Washington's, who is worth a healthy 4. (Montana Standard, MT)
My friends and I opted for the more low-key Twilight Historical Tour, figuring that the ship s fabulous Art Deco decor and gossipy history offered excitement enough ... We thought about returning to the museum for a salsa class, but opted instead to catch live Spanish guitar music at trendy Sevilla of Long Beach, one of the many restaurants sandwiched between restored Art Deco buildings along Pine Avenue. (Boston Globe)
Meanwhile, on Wednesday at the poolside party at the art deco Raleigh Hotel in South Beach, partygoers drank French martinis, listened to house music as they sweated through their summer frocks because of the tropical heat. Bensimon, who is in town filming interviews for Plum TV and pushing her new jewelry line, was also there. (CBS News)
But the Cathay Hotel was Sir Victor s pride, an Art Deco masterpiece fronting Shanghai s Bund waterfront. Prejudice, Parties, and Pulchritude. (Suite101.com)
But the beauty of the Art Deco establishment makes it memorable. The 15,000-square-foot space in the 1920s Oviatt Building is a transmogrified haberdashery, and youll sup near where they once sold ties and pants. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
As an added bonus, this restored 500-seat Art Deco movie house is gorgeous inside and shows quality movies. (Also check out the Del Mar's sister theater, The Nickelodeon, around the corner. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Art Deco and Elegance ... The eighth floor ballroom was an Art Deco extravaganza, with interplays of linear and swiling designs ... Deke Erh and Tess Johnston, Shanghai Art Deco (Old China Hand Press, 2006). (Suite101.com)
"Kitschy classics like St. Augustine's Fountain of Youth and Miami's Coral Castle, or the Art Deco indulgence of Miami Beach, are less than a tank away," he says, "and more intrepid drivers can enjoy the fantastic Overseas Highway down to Key West, one of the world's great drives.". But to enjoy considerable savings, you've gotta break out of the hotel-and-three-square-meals-a-day mind-set. (The Palm Beach Post)
Its collection is in a building of surprising contrasts, from its steel and glass art deco exterior to the vaulted medieval great hall. The museum exhibits historical, cultural, and technological periods represented by objects amassed by a passionate collector over the course of a lifetime. (Braintree Forum, MA)
That station evolved into KCBS. Other entertainment includes the Hot House Swing Band, an auction of vintage electronics, and tours of the Art Deco KRE building. MC is the aforementioned Carter B. Smith, whose radio career began at KRE. Admission is $5; children, free. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
With its Art Deco pavilion and its storied history, the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa bills itself as the jewel of Arizona resorts and a place for corporate groups seeking the finest touches. It is also where Social Security Administration this week wrapped up a three-day conference attended by managers and supervisors from California, Hawaii, Nevada and Arizona. (AZCentral -- Business)
But the great tenements still rise in terraces draped with washing, their Victorian or art deco facades slowly decomposing. Few of the 1960s-style Fiat taxis have been replaced by newer cars. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Lodgings range from a small adobe cottage in the Santa Rita Mountains to a stone cabin with a spectacular view of the San Francisco Peaks to a three-bedroom Art Deco ranch in the shadow of Cathedral Rock in Sedona. Just don't expect a mini-bar and turn-down service. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Presenter John Albert Al Landry said Southwell s signature was a multitude of ups and downs, and a multitude of doors, with lovely architecture and interiors, but he designed homes in styles including the Greek Revival, early French Spanish Colonial, English Cottage, Federal Revival, and Art Deco, with homes on Main Street, St. Peter Street, French Street, Marie Street and Edgewater Drive, as well as out of state. Al Landry delivers program on architect Owen Southwell. (New Iberia, LA)
"I'm a sucker for Art Deco. I love the whole look of it. It feels like you're stepping back in time.". Inside the men's lounge, visitors with bursting bladders will find a Stuart Davis mural on permanent loan from MoMA depicting masculine imagery (smoking, cars). (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Our plan was to see The Daly News, stay in a restored art deco hotel and visit the fantastic Milwaukee Art Museum. The Daly News tells the story of the Daly family during World War II. Written and performed by Daly with original music and song composed by Greg Coffin, Larry Delinger and Daly the play appealed to us, and we wanted to see it. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Believe it or not, I wish I had that Osterizer with its cool Art Deco design. I do have a recipe booklet, dated 1949, with a recipe for a simple and delicious avocado soup. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Freshly renovated art deco masterpieces and colonial-style villas in the leafy former French concession house sidewalk cafes, luxury boutique hotels and elegant restaurants, including one run by renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Add to that fashion shows, Formula One racing, art shows and other events catering to the well-to-do. (MSNBC -- Travel)
The $17 million deck will be built on the same block as the theater on land that now is a bank parking lot, and the design originally was intended to complement the historic building's Art Deco architecture. "We intended to work around that, and we will continue to do so," he said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
BioShock is the genetically enhanced shooter that weaves intricate storytelling with an intense and exciting journey though a decaying underwater Art Deco utopia gone mad. Caught between powerful forces and hunted down by mutated citizens, gamers are not only armed with a complete arsenal from simple revolvers to chemical throwers, but are forced to genetically modify their own DNA to use themselves as a deadly weapon. (IGN PC Games)
Freshly renovated art deco masterpieces and colonial-style villas abound in the leafy former French concession house sidewalk cafes, luxury boutique hotels and elegant restaurants, including one run by renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Add to that fashion shows, Formula One racing, art shows and other events catering to the well-to-do. (Business Report, South Africa)
FOR a dinner-and-show experience with all the frills, this glorious old theatre with lavish art deco curlicues and lurid carpet is the place to go. Live acts may include Tex Perkins, Archie Roach and Shane Howard, or a night of burlesque. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
For a buck, you can visit the Jewel Box, an Art Deco greenhouse. Hop over to the Muny Opera - the nation's oldest and largest outdoor musical theater - by 7 p.m. and get in line for some of the 1,500 free seats available at every summer performance (June 15-Aug. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Jeff Kreun fired up his 1941 art deco Chevrolet truck with a Champion apparatus body for the parade ... The fire truck is among about 20 or so 1941-1946 art deco pickup trucks Kreun cares for at his home near Summerset ... Instead of a rest home for these trucks, I call it my Art Deco Rust Ranch, he said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Now, the only remaining operable "streamline" steam locomotive of the Art Deco era, it's returning to its original purpose of pulling passenger cars for this journey and will pull 11, including one built for Harold Sterling Vanderbilt, the New York Central No. 3, according to a press release. Other historically significant cars such as the Olympian Hiawatha, the California Zephyr and the Broadway Limited. (Havre Daily News, MT)
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