Across the street from yesterday's mid-century modern apartment complex are two more built in that same era. The one above is called Granada and it has that long sweeping walkway that takes you up to the second floor with a three tiered fountain just behind the walk.
The one above is more low-slung with a squared off design. It's called "Dayo". I'm guessing that comes from that old Harry Belafonte song.
Just down the street from all three of the housing complexes, I saw this old VW bug! It seemed to fit right in to the surroundings. Is that a kangaroo decal I see on the back window? And I do believe that steering wheel is on the right-hand side of the car. I think this VW came all the way from Australia!
These are wonderful, especially the one yesterday with the holes for the palm trees! That old VW is a great find. I would love to know the story behind it.
ReplyDeleteFor me, these structures would be a change of pace. Welcome? Not sure.
ReplyDeleteI think you're right!
ReplyDeleteI prefer yesterday's architecture. But I'll take the Käfer! :-)
ReplyDeleteI think I can remember seeing that last building many years ago. You can tell they are from another era.
ReplyDeleteThe VW was is an oldie too!
The VW must have a good few miles on the clock!
ReplyDeleteI for one, love these buildings! They are the kind of structures I grew up with and appear to be well-cared for! Love the bug, too. I had one in 1964 in Chicago. No heater. I sold it!
ReplyDeleteThat walkway really appeals to me!
ReplyDeleteThese are cool but I still love yesterday's the best, Sharon! Love the old VW and it looks like a really old one - 60s I bet.
ReplyDeleteNice complexes and that bug is really cool.
ReplyDeleteThis is something interesting about PHX and other western cities. There is hardly anything old. By your standards, this is old. The space aliens dropped your city down into the desert several decades ago.
ReplyDeleteInteresting modern architecture.
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