Jul 8, 2017

Vintage Calgary Stampede Posters

From the colours and fonts to the varying depictions of western culture, there are some real gems in this vintage collection of posters from the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Alberta. 

Vintage Calgary Stampede Posters Alberta


Vintage Calgary Stampede Posters Alberta

Vintage Calgary Stampede Posters Alberta

Vintage Calgary Stampede Posters Alberta

Vintage Calgary Stampede Posters Alberta

Vintage Calgary Stampede Posters Alberta

Vintage Calgary Stampede Posters Alberta

Vintage Calgary Stampede Posters Alberta

Vintage Calgary Stampede Posters Alberta

Vintage Calgary Stampede Posters Alberta

Vintage Calgary Stampede Posters Alberta

Vintage Calgary Stampede Posters Alberta

Vintage Calgary Stampede Posters Alberta

Vintage Calgary Stampede Posters Alberta

Vintage Calgary Stampede Posters Alberta

Vintage Calgary Stampede Posters Alberta

Vintage Calgary Stampede Posters Alberta

Vintage Calgary Stampede Posters Alberta

Jul 7, 2017

Pasadena City Hall

Completed in 1927, the Pasadena City Hall in Pasadena, California is a stunning piece of architecture. From its impressive dome to its ornately manicured courtyard, this impressive landmark is part of Pasadena's Civic Center District. In 1980 this entire district, including the Pasadena City Hall, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Pasadena City Hall California
This location has long been popular with filmmakers, however there are two notable examples where the Pasadena City Hall stands out in my mind. One is where it featured prominently as a backdrop in Charlie Chaplin's The Great Dictator (1940) and the other is as the City Hall of Pawnee, Indiana in NBC's Parks and Recreation. Given how beautiful the building is, it's easy to see why it's still such a popular location. 

Pasadena City Hall Pawnee Indiana

Pasadena City Hall California

Pasadena City Hall California

Pawnee City Hall Pasadena
Pasadena City Hall California



Pasadena City Hall California

Pasadena City Hall California


Pasadena City Hall California

Pasadena City Hall California
Pasadena City Hall California
Pasadena City Hall California




Pasadena City Hall California

Pasadena City Hall California


Pasadena City Hall California


Pasadena City Hall California

Pasadena City Hall California

Pasadena City Hall California

Jul 2, 2017

Canada Day 150 in Medicine Hat, Alberta

Celebrations for Canada's 150th made the Canada Day routine more lively and noteworthy across the country and in my hometown of Medicine Hat, Alberta this year. From the afternoon crowds in Kin Coulee Park to the evening crowds on the surrounding hills for the Canada Day fireworks, there was an undeniable energy in the air because of the Canada 150 milestone. Here are a few visual highlights I captured and shared throughout the day to mark this special occasion.

Canada Day Fireworks Medicine Hat Alberta 150


Canada Day Fireworks Medicine Hat Alberta 150

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