It seemed that whenever a woman in a 1960s or 1970s movie wanted to go shopping in New York City, she went to Bloomingdale's. When I was a young thing shopping at Macy's in San Francisco, I wondered if that was what it would be like to shop in Bloomingdale's. That thought came to me the other day when I noticed again the Bloomingdale's container alongside San Juan-Hollister Road near the San Benito River.
Hollister, California is a real town that has been around since the 1870s. Unlike the fictional town created by a corporate clothing company, Hollister is no where near a beach. The town is about 45 miles east of the Pacific Ocean. Seagulls occasionally make their way over the mountains. Hopefully, they are able to find their way back.
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Bloomingdale's in Hollister
It seemed that whenever a woman in a 1960s or 1970s movie wanted to go shopping in New York City, she went to Bloomingdale's. When I was a young thing shopping at Macy's in San Francisco, I wondered if that was what it would be like to shop in Bloomingdale's. That thought came to me the other day when I noticed again the Bloomingdale's container alongside San Juan-Hollister Road near the San Benito River.
Saturday, February 11, 2017
I Spy . . . Pieces from the Past
I spy with my little eye an old-timey clock and valentines displayed in the San Juan Bakery window. Precious!
Labels:
bakery,
history,
local business,
local foods,
San Juan Bautista
Monday, February 6, 2017
There's Fremont Peak!
For the past two years I've wanted to take a picture of Fremont Peak from the Fremont Peak Marker, aka California Historical Landmark #181, on Muckelemi Street. My attempts have been foiled by clouds or smog, until last week.
Do you see Fremont Peak up there in the background? You can't miss the pointy 2,799 feet high mountain and the TV tower to the left of the peak. What I like about this shot is the historical marker points an arrow to Fremont Peak, saying it's 11 miles away.
Here are two more shots of Fremont Peak that I took that same day.
From Highway 129 (aka Ohlone Kallentaruk Highway) in the Pajaro Valley |
From San Juan Highway |
Friday, February 3, 2017
I Spy . . . Delightfulness in Downtown Hollister
I spy with my little eye the darling window display in the ARTspace Gallery, 240 Fifth Street, in Downtown Hollister. It is part of the Joy of Art Soup Exhibition that features students from San Benito High School and Hope Services participating in the Life Skills Art Program. The exhibit continues until February 24, 2017.
Labels:
art,
art gallery,
downtown Hollister,
Hollister,
schools
Monday, January 30, 2017
Marching to the Dug Out
Have you seen the mural going up on the back wall of the Veterans Memorial Building? Be sure to take a quick peek when you drive by the building on East Street.
Labels:
art,
downtown Hollister,
Hollister,
local art,
Looking Up,
murals
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