The Flickr Eastindiana Image Generatr

Here we see the "Main Street Marion" community development organization attempting to communicate to the people of Marion, Indiana, by saying to them: "Do you dream about Marion? #willyouinteract."

When I saw it I said, "Isn't this ineffective? #willyoustopit."

By comparison, the pumpkin message is better-suited to the sensibilities of the local women. But the handwriting is unattractive, and why was the pumpkin colored to resemble a boiled egg?

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In downtown Marion, Indiana, on November 8th, 2015, at the northwest corner of East 3rd Street (Indiana State Road 18) and South Adams Street.

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Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names terms:
• Grant (county) (1002416)
• Marion (2032746)

Art & Architecture Thesaurus terms:
• community development (300055433)
• decals (300207875)
• decorations (ornaments) (300379003)
• handwriting (300252927)
• show-windows (300002970)
• social media (300312269)

Wikidata items:
• hashtag (Q278485)
• Indiana State Road 18 (Q770611)
• National Main Street Center (Q41908731)
• November 8 (Q2990)
• November 2015 (Q16726268)

Library of Congress Subject Headings:
• Autumn in interior decoration (sh2003001204)
• Pumpkin in art (sh2003005756)

In downtown Marion, Indiana, on November 8th, 2015, off the west side of South Washington Street between West 2nd Street and East 2nd Street.

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Library of Congress classification ideas:
QK495.L52 Locust trees—Pictorial works.
TL175 Parking lots—United States—Pictorial works.
SB435.5 Ornamental trees—United States—Pictorial works.
SB435.5 Trees in cities—United States—Pictorial works.
QK660 Pods (Botany)—Pictorial works.
QB637.7 Autumn—United States—Pictorial works.
F534.M34 Marion (Ind.)—Pictorial works.

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Art & Architecture Thesaurus term:
• landscaping (300054709)

For days I have been distracted from my work by thoughts of converting this into my personal residence.

I figure zoning would be an obstacle unfortunately?, but I have found that almost anyplace ya go in the U.S., local zoning officials are easily bribed.

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In downtown Marion, Indiana, on November 8th, 2015, a building on the north side of West 2nd Street, east of South Boots Street.

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Library of Congress classification ideas:
NA6232 Office buildings—United States—Pictorial works.
HD9999.L4363U5 Lease and rental services—United States—Pictorial works.
GT3911.A2 Signs and signboards—United States—Pictorial works.
NA3503 Decoration and ornament, Architectural—United States—Pictorial works.
NA2920 Gables—Pictorial works.
TH2238.5 Siding (Building materials)—Pictorial works.
F534.M34 Marion (Ind.)—Pictorial works.

Do you remember when there used to be a window to the right of the garage door? And a gas meter?

I guess it was easier to remove the gas meter than to yank up its protective bollard.

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In downtown Marion, Indiana, on November 8th, 2015, in an alley connecting West 3rd Street and West 4th Street, between South Boots Street and South Washington Street.

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Library of Congress classification ideas:
NA8348 Garages—Pictorial works.
TH4960 Garage doors—Pictorial works.
NA4120 Building, Brick—United States—Pictorial works.
TA432 Bricks—Painting—Pictorial works.
NA9053.S7 Alleys—United States—Pictorial works.
NA6212 Commercial buildings—Remodeling—Pictorial works.
F534.M34 Marion (Ind.)—Pictorial works.

People who want to play games and are capable of playing games that are more mentally challenging than bingo should play those games instead of bingo.

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In downtown Marion, Indiana, on November 8th, 2015, outside Marion Youth Baseball Bingo on the north side of West 2nd Street between South Nebraska Street and South Boots Street.

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Library of Congress classification ideas:
GV1311.B5 Bingo—Pictorial works.
GV880.65 Youth league baseball—United States—Pictorial works.
GT3911.A2 Signs and signboards—United States—Pictorial works.
NA4133 Metal buildings—Pictorial works.
F534.M34 Marion (Ind.)—Pictorial works.

In downtown Marion, Indiana, on November 8th, 2015, on the west side of South Washington Street, north of West 6th Street.

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Library of Congress classification ideas:
SB125 Pruning—Pictorial works.
SB435.5 Ornamental trees—United States—Pictorial works.
NA9053.S7 Streetscapes (Urban design)—United States—Pictorial works.
NA9074 Sidewalks—United States—Pictorial works.
NA6215 Central business districts—United States—Pictorial works.
F534.M34 Marion (Ind.)—Pictorial works.

Like many such memorials, it is intended to memorialize the notion of memorialization.

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In downtown Marion, Indiana, on November 8th, 2015, on the north side of East 1st Street, opposite South Adams Street, along the Mississinewa River.

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Library of Congress classification ideas:
TN951.A5 Ornamental rocks—United States—Pictorial works.
QE431.5 Boulders—United States—Pictorial works.
NA9053.W38 Waterfronts—United States—Pictorial works.
F532.A17 Rivers—Indiana—Pictorial works.
F534.M34 Marion (Ind.)—Pictorial works.

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Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names term:
• Mississinewa River [7021004]

It is a matted ball of plantmatter on a stick. I thought the ladies from the local gardenclub were supposed to be weeding its gravelbed.

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In downtown Marion, Indiana, on November 8th, 2015, on the east side of South Washington Street, south of East 5th Street.

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Library of Congress classification ideas:
SB435.5 Ornamental trees—United States—Pictorial works.
NA9053.S7 Streetscapes (Urban design)—United States—Pictorial works.
NA9074 Sidewalks—United States—Pictorial works.
NA6215 Central business districts—United States—Pictorial works.
SB612.A2 Weeds—United States—Pictorial works.
F534.M34 Marion (Ind.)—Pictorial works.

I wish the bricklaid area extended to cover the entirety of the concrete expanse beyond it. It is too small.

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In downtown Marion, Indiana, on November 8th, 2015, at the northeast corner of South Adams Street and East 2nd Street.

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Library of Congress classification ideas:
TE255 Pavements, Brick—Pictorial works.
HD257 Vacant lands—United States—Pictorial works.
NA712 Lost architecture—United States—Pictorial works.
F534.M34 Marion (Ind.)—Pictorial works.

Online, I found a journalistic puffpiece from the local Chronicle-Tribune newspaper profiling the man responsible for the sign. ("Devout, [he] prays daily and openly blends his faith in Jesus Christ with a high degree of determination in business," etc.)

The article is from May 2011 and includes this:
"A used car dealership will also open soon and already has the name Global Crossroads Auto Dealer on the east side of Adams Street."

So apparently the badly fading and streaky Global Crossroads Auto Dealer sign — not the larger sign structure, just the fading/streaky words-and-logo portion — was no more than five years old at the time this picture was taken: Very incompetent sign manufacture!, very very incompetent.

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In downtown Marion, Indiana, on November 8th, 2015, on the east side of South Adams Street, north of East 8th Street, on the site of the former Howard Chrysler car dealership, which relocated in 2006.

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Library of Congress classification ideas:
GT3911.A2 Signs and signboards—United States—Pictorial works.
HF5439.A8 Automobile dealers—United States—Pictorial works.
HD9710.U6 Used car trade—United States—Pictorial works.
HG3766 Business failures—United States—Pictorial works.
BR515 Christian-owned business enterprises—United States—Pictorial works.
BV160 Crosses—Pictorial works.
NA9053.S7 Streetscapes (Urban design)—United States—Pictorial works.
HE336.P43 Sidewalks—United States—Pictorial works.
GT3911.A2 Electric signs—United States—Pictorial works.
HD69.B7 Business names—United States—Pictorial works.
F534.M34 Marion (Ind.)—Pictorial works.

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Art & Architecture Thesaurus terms:
• fading
• water damage

The chipped corners at the top of the building are unlikely ever to be repaired.

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In downtown Marion, Indiana, on November 8th, 2015, on the east side of South Adams Street, south of East 6th Street.

The building was apparently erected in 1971. According to the website of the Grant County Treasurer, the property was transferred from the Indiana Gas Company in 1992.

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Library of Congress classification ideas:
HD7288.78.U5 Housing authorities—United States—Pictorial works.
NA4125 Concrete construction—United States—Pictorial works.
NA712.5.M63 Modern movement (Architecture)—United States—Pictorial works.
NA2860 Columns—United States—Pictorial works.
NA6232 Office buildings—United States—Pictorial works.
NA4205 Public buildings—United States—Pictorial works.
E169.12 Nineteen seventies—Pictorial works.
F534.M34 Marion (Ind.)—Pictorial works.

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Art & Architecture Thesaurus term:
• damage

The 2 black crowns are for each of the king's 2 heads. Each black crown is topped by 4 glass marbles.

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In Marion, Indiana, on November 8th, 2015, at Pizza King on the west side of South Adams Street, north of East 35th Street.

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Library of Congress classification ideas:
NA7856 Pizzerias—United States—Pictorial works.
GT3911.A2 Shop signs—United States—Pictorial works.
TP1170 Plastics—Coloring—Pictorial works.
AZ108 Arrow (Symbol)—Pictorial works.
QA482 Trapezoid—Pictorial works.
N8217.C791 Crowns in art.
F534.M34 Marion (Ind.)—Pictorial works.

It would be foolish to trust that inmates aren't being tortured and beaten by sadistic guards and cops in there.

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In downtown Marion, Indiana, on November 8th, 2015, the "Willis Van Devanter Grant County Office Complex" (left, formerly the Spencer Hotel, erected 1924, renovated 1980) and the "Grant County Complex and Security Center" (right, erected 1980) as viewed from the east side of South Adams Street, opposite East 5th Street.

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Library of Congress classification ideas:
HV8746.U6 Jails—United States—Pictorial works.
NA4205 Public buildings—United States—Pictorial works.
NA712.5.M63 Modern movement (Architecture)—United States—Pictorial works.
E169.12 Nineteen eighties—Pictorial works.
F534.M34 Marion (Ind.)—Pictorial works.

In downtown Marion, Indiana, on November 8th, 2015, off the south side of West 3rd Street (Indiana State Road 18) between South Gallatin Street and South Boots Street.

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Library of Congress classification ideas:
NA3010 Doors—Pictorial works.
TS875 Engineered wood—Pictorial works.
NA2940 Exterior walls—Pictorial works.
TK4198 Electric light fixtures—Pictorial works.
F534.M34 Marion (Ind.)—Pictorial works.

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Art & Architecture Thesaurus term:
• oriented strand board

Another sad ending!, but I just laughed.

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In downtown Marion, Indiana, on November 8th, 2015, on the south side of East 5th Street, west of South Adams Street.

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Library of Congress classification ideas:
TH2276 Blinds—Pictorial works.
NA3020 Windows—Pictorial works.
NA6212 Commercial buildings—United States—Pictorial works.
TH2238.5 Siding (Building materials)—Pictorial works.
NA3503 Color in architecture—United States—Pictorial works.
F534.M34 Marion (Ind.)—Pictorial works.

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Art & Architecture Thesaurus terms:
• venetian blinds
• damage

I am such a clumsy dumbass: Three times I tripped over the guywire anchors while I was walking around taking pictures of everything.

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In Marion, Indiana, on November 8th, 2015, on the north side of Sutter Way, west of North Branson Street.

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Library of Congress classification ideas:
TK3242 Electric lines—Poles and towers—Pictorial works.
TK3231 Overhead electric lines—United States—Pictorial works.
TA777 Guy anchors—Pictorial works.
TK3242 Electric lines—Poles and towers—Safety measures—Pictorial works.
F534.M34 Marion (Ind.)—Pictorial works.

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NASA thesaurus term:
• guy wires

"Haha we need to put a stop to this right away!"

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In downtown Marion, Indiana, on November 8th, 2015, the former Hoosier Reproduction Service on the north side of West 2nd Street, east of South Nebraska Street.

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Library of Congress classification ideas:
NA3008 Canopies, Architectural—Pictorial works.
HD9802.3.U52 Photocopying services—United States—Pictorial works.
Z244.6.U5 Printing industry—United States—Pictorial works.
HD257 Abandoned buildings—United States—Pictorial works.
HD69.B7 Business names—United States—Pictorial works.
GT3911.A2 Shop signs—United States—Pictorial works.
F534.M34 Marion (Ind.)—Pictorial works.

"Say it! It's a Mississinewa River riverbank riprap tree."

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In Marion, Indiana, on November 8th, 2015, the north bank of the Mississinewa River as viewed from the west side of a bridge on North Branson Street.

The Mississinewa River flows to the Wabash River, which flows to the Ohio River.

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Library of Congress classification ideas:
TC337 Riprap—Pictorial works.
TC423 River engineering—United States—Pictorial works.
QK115 Trees—United States—Pictorial works.
F532.A17 Rivers—Indiana—Pictorial works.
F532.W2 Wabash River Watershed—Pictorial works.
F516 Ohio River Watershed—Pictorial works.
F534.M34 Marion (Ind.)—Pictorial works.

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Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names term:
• Mississinewa River [7021004]