Tag Archives: Belmont Shore

City Sights: Bikes in Long Beach

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Back here, Paleo Retiree contrasted the asshole bicycle culture of the United States versus the more civilized one in Berlin. This got me thinking about the city I work in, which as I mentioned in the comments, … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Photography, The Good Life | Tagged Beach Boys, Belmont Shore, Berlin, bikes, California, christopher alexander, city infrastructure, cute girls with nice legs, hipsters, Long Beach, New Yorker cartoons, Pop Art, signage, transportation, urban fabric | 6 Comments

Architecture We Love 4: Brick

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: OK, so it’s more like a Material We Love, but you catch my drift. This is a combo fire and police station in Belmont Shore, CA. I know this marks me as a fascist, but I’ll brick over … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Photography | Tagged Belmont Shore, brick, California, fire station, masonry, police station, stone work | 10 Comments

A Tale of Two Automobiles

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I encountered these cars in the exact same area, 2nd Street in Belmont Shore, just a few nights apart. Gee, I wonder which candidate each driver is voting for?