The photo at the bottom is the original black and white version. Above it is the same photo using software that allows for modifying the original to give it a more vibrant appearance. Colorizing a black and white photo is tedious and time consuming, but I consider it a work of art. I was happy to be able to bring back the familiar red Tracy sign with gold lettering. I even made sure that traffic was waiting at a red light. I had originally colored the traffic light green on the bottom. Thanks to Noel and my brother Bud, I was reminded that red lights are on the TOP. Another senior moment. Modern technology? Magnifico!
What memories this photo brings to my aging mind! This was "downtown" for those of us in the area who seldom made the trip to the real bus trip to "downtown" Trenton. If we could walk to the left of those 30's and 40's autos to the intersection of South Olden Avenue, we could make a leisurely visit to George Giberson's little hole in the wall deli. On the corner, as it is today, we would find Rittman's Bar. On the other side of South Olden Avenue, the Goeller Florist shop would hove into view as we wended our way to that charming sand colored church that served St. Anthony Parish before the huge cathedral we see today. The person who shot this photo was standing on the opposite corner and would have been right next to Mr. Schnur's "5 & 10." Ahh, the memories abound!
What memories this photo brings to my aging mind! This was "downtown" for those of us in the area who seldom made the trip to the real bus trip to "downtown" Trenton. If we could walk to the left of those 30's and 40's autos to the intersection of South Olden Avenue, we could make a leisurely visit to George Giberson's little hole in the wall deli. On the corner, as it is today, we would find Rittman's Bar. On the other side of South Olden Avenue, the Goeller Florist shop would hove into view as we wended our way to that charming sand colored church that served St. Anthony Parish before the huge cathedral we see today. The person who shot this photo was standing on the opposite corner and would have been right next to Mr. Schnur's "5 & 10." Ahh, the memories abound!
For the slightly younger generation, this photo would have been taken from th M.A.B. Paint Store. Across the street was Steinel's Pharmacy.
ReplyDeleteRight you are, Bill! And from a card-carrying member of "wrinkle city," I recall when it was Schnur's 5 & 10.
ReplyDeleteTom Glover