A silky web stretched under an overhanging rock in Menotomy Rocks Park. August 9, 2010.
Monthly Archives: July 2011
Alleyway
The alley running alongside the Bank of America in Arlington Center lit up for the safe passage of pedestrians at night. July 9, 2011.
“Our movies are in your future.”
The now defunct Video Horizons on Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington Heights. Comedian Dane Cook, a former employee at the store, has said in one of his routines that the slogan was: "our movies are in your future." If that ever was true, it certainly isn't now. March 14, 2011.
Thomas Russell’s General Store
A plaque marks the spot of the Russell Store, "plundered during the British retreat of April 19, 1775," where, according to story, the redcoats left the molasses running. The storefront at left is the vacated Quizno's sandwich shop. July 9, 2011.
Right Turns Only
An electronic road sign warning motor vehicles (and their drivers) that, starting July 15th, they are only allowed to turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue from Water Street and Peg Spangler Way. July 9, 2011.
CCTV
A closed circuit television hangs above the entrance at Johnnie's Foodmaster to remind would-be thieves that they are being recorded. July 10, 2011.
Bunker Hill Monument
The Bunker Hill monument, perfectly framed by the trees, taken looking east-southeast on Gray Street near its intersection with Bartlett Avenue. This view, easily seen while driving at night, is reminiscent of the seal of Arlington. July 10, 2011.
A detail of the seal of Arlington can be seen here.
