May 16 to May 22 Theme: The Little Details in Downtown Hollister
Be sure to read the parking signs. The City is now enforcing the parking regulations.
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.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Look Up: Parking Signs
Be sure to read the parking signs. The City is now enforcing the parking regulations.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Shop Locally: Penny Wise Drug Store
May 16 to May 22 Theme: The Little Details in Downtown Hollister
Cute little dress, isn't it? You'll find it at the Penny Wise Drug Store on San Benito Street, near Sixth Street.
Penny Wise Drug Store is the last of the independent pharmacies in downtown Hollister. The Rosati family has run the business since the late 1940s. Talk about details. You'll find a lot at Penny Wise. Not only can you get your prescriptions filled, but you can find a little bit of everything in the store, from kids' clothing to jigsaw puzzles, jewelry, scarves, religious items, gift ware, musical stuffed animals, and much more.
Monday, May 16, 2011
The Alleys of Hollister: Swope Alley
I feel like doing another theme. So, for the next seven days: The Little Details in Downtown Hollister.
Does it look like a little building up on a ledge to you?
You'll find this little detail on the building at the corner of Swope Alley and San Benito Street.
Ahem. Today is day 115 for posting a photo consecutively on Take 25 to Hollister. Uh-huh. Those of you who have been following Take 25 via Facebook know that I'm attempting to post a daily photo for a year. As for the rest of you, dear readers, well, now you know. I have no reason for doing so other than because I can.
Does it look like a little building up on a ledge to you?
You'll find this little detail on the building at the corner of Swope Alley and San Benito Street.
Ahem. Today is day 115 for posting a photo consecutively on Take 25 to Hollister. Uh-huh. Those of you who have been following Take 25 via Facebook know that I'm attempting to post a daily photo for a year. As for the rest of you, dear readers, well, now you know. I have no reason for doing so other than because I can.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Stained Glass Art at St. Benedict Church
St. Benedict Church on Fairview Road is a beautiful structure, both in and out. Check out the stained glass work on its doors. Do you recognize the image on this part of St. Benedict's door?
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Dragons in Hollister
You'll find these two red dragons over the doorway to Cheung Sheng, the Chinese restaurant at the corner of Sixth and East Streets.
The dragon is "a symbol of power, strength, and good luck" in China, among other things, according to this Wikipedia article. As for the color red? To many Chinese people, this color symbolizes good luck, wealth, and prosperity. The dragon is also one of the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac. 2012 is the year of the dragon.
Roaaaaaaar. Hmm, do dragons roar?
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