Vintage hotel signs on Tucson's Miracle Mile, Arizona
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Vintage hotel signs on Tucson's Miracle Mile, Arizona
Vintage hotel signs on Tucson's Miracle Mile, Arizona
On prominent display on this occasion were a 2008 Toyota Corolla (blue) and a 2016 Toyota 4Runner (silver).
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In Virginia Beach, Virginia, on October 10th, 2023, was the Seahawk Motel (built in 1964, originally named the Seahawk Resort Motel) at the southeast corner of Atlantic Avenue and 26th Street. At the left is the "Holiday Inn Express & Suites Virginia Beach Oceanfront" (built in 1995 according to city property records at propertysearch.virginiabeach.gov).
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September 15, 2024 - Treasure Island seen from The Venetian Las Vegas.
We spent the first few days of October in Flagstaff--just walking around enjoying the relief from the heat and checking out the restaurants. Of course I took photos.
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Bespoke sustainable wooden Do-Not-Disturb sign with your hotel engraved logo.
www.petophotelsupply.com/customization/custom-signs/custo...
Fort Worth stockyards
A moment that speaks to the irony of budget cuts and the decline in quality, this image captures the imperfections in spaces where branding and detail take a backseat. A hotel sign, once meant to convey clarity, is subtly altered with a sticker, revealing the cracks in a system that values cost-cutting over consistency. Set against the cold, impersonal backdrop of a downtown hotel, this photograph reflects the transformation of spaces and identities in a modern world, where changes in the smallest details often reveal much larger shifts.
This image explores the contradictions of modern life—where convenience and cost often overwrite quality and attention to detail. It brings attention to how spaces, and the signs within them, shift in meaning when faced with neglect or resource constraints. It speaks to the erosion of certain standards and the quiet, yet profound, effects it has on the places we inhabit. The simple act of altering a sign reflects the broader change we face, questioning how identity, both in space and in ourselves, is often redefined by the forces of necessity, rather than intention.
Taken during my exploration of the places and symbols we encounter every day, this photo delves into how the smallest changes and flaws can reflect larger cultural shifts. In this image, even the most mundane objects offer insights into the unnoticed forces that shape the world around us.
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In Greensboro, North Carolina, on May 31st, 2022, a view from the parking lot of the "Country Inn & Suites by Radisson," on the north side of Isler Street, east of Cedar Fork Drive.
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My guess is that the painted sign was added above this "basement" entrance when the hotel offered spa services to the general public in addition to providing the services to hotel guests. In the day, hotel guests would walk up a curved staircase to a main entrance a level above this door. www.alamy.com/new-hotel-adler-sharon-springs-1920-image18...
