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Doors in Brazil, Middle-of-the-Night Sketch

To me this is a compelling street scene because of the line of doors…. Update: Murilo S Romeiro took the image of Tiradentes, a small town in Minas Gerais, Brazil. For Thursday Doors, Norm’s blog round robin open to anyone! … Continue reading

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Wong Laundry Building, Portland, Oregon

 Wong’s Chinese Laundry resided in the Wong Laundry Building on NW 3d  St, an area currently under constant demolition for high rises, many of poor design quality. It was designed by Alexander Ewart in 1908, and has had many businesses in … Continue reading

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