Sunday, June 12, 2011

Blockwatch Protected
























It is important for people to watch out for crime so that their neighbors are safe and their property is protected.
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30 comments:

  1. LowellJune 12, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Someone forgot to watch this place ... or they watched it deteriorate ... probably was a lovely building at one time. Sad.

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  2. Cezar and LéiaJune 12, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    In fact, not so nice, it's a pity!
    Happy Sunday
    Léia

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  3. PerthDailyPhotoJune 12, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    A little bit of TLC and it'll come up good as new!!

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  4. CindyJune 12, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    I am heading to Wilbraham/Springfield this morning to help my sister with her storm-damaged house. This photo makes me wonder what may happen to areas in that city that were damaged by the tornado. Lots old mills have been turned into art studio space in Western Mass. The house in your photo could be so pretty if it were restored.

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  5. BirdmanJune 12, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Valiant attempt!

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  6. Leif HagenJune 12, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Wow - if that isn't "urban decay" then what is?!

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  7. MoJune 12, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Love your treatment of this photo. Lots of lovely texture

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  8. DawnJune 12, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    I like this. It kind of portrays the state in which our society lies- doesn't it?
    An irony of sorts....

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  9. SharonJune 12, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    A beautiful old house waiting to be gentrified!

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  10. MichelleJune 12, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Bless this old house's heart.

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  11. Regina KJune 12, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Hopefully someone will have dreams of restoring this old house and keep a watch out for the neighbors.

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  12. SRQJune 12, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    The sign looks new. Perhaps the Blockwatch should have started sooner. Btw, I don't think anyone wants me biking to work in this heat and humidity.

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  13. lizziviggiJune 12, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    It's so sad to see a once beautiful home decay. We have one of those a few blocks down-- gorgeous leaded glass windows and cupolas, slowly disintegrating.

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  14. Sylvia KJune 12, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    I do so hate to see lovely, old houses like this disintegrating! Afraid it will take more than a neighborhood watch to save this one, but hopefully it will do the job for the people in the area. Great post as always, Jack.

    Sylvia

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  15. Fresh GardenJune 12, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Vigorously nodding my head in agreement with all the comments above.

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  16. RandyJune 12, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    That could be such a beautiful house.

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  17. AnonymousJune 12, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    I so like these types of photos. 'Broken Windows' is really excellent.

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  18. cieldequimperJune 12, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    What a wonderfully ironic post.

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  19. jooJune 12, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    If only they renovated the place a little it could be a paradise - safe and pretty:)

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  20. UnknownJune 12, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    The decayed house together with the sign make a fantastic combination. It's a great composition and I love it.

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  21. MalyssJune 12, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Did someone forget to do his job?..poor old house!

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  22. RedPatJune 12, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Hopefully someone will fix it up> I see the satellite dish is still installed!

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  23. VirginiaJune 12, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    I agree. We had some break-ins here in my neighborhood and the neighbors went right to work. Now this place looks like a haven for undesirables! Right?
    V

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  24. Oakland Daily PhotoJune 13, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    At first I thought you were being sardonic. Then I saw the tv dish and realized that people still live in the neighborhood. Too bad they don't have the financial resources to renovate. But happily, they have the social resources to join together to watch out for one another.

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  25. VPJune 13, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Someone allergic to paint?

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  26. Leslie D.June 13, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Bet it was quite alluring in its day

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  27. KateJune 13, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    I think that this place sorely needs renovation!

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  28. EG CameraGirlJune 13, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    NICE catch, Jack! :))

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  29. lorinb79June 13, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    That's a really subtle, but powerful, shot, Jack. Nicely done!

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  30. TashJune 14, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    Looks like some renovation has started there. Protection needed?!

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