Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Ode to Morris Avenue

Morris Avenue, due to its close proximity to the rail lines that run through the middle of Birmingham, became one of the Magic City's earliest commercial and warehouse districts.

Panasonic LX3

Panasonic LX3

Morris Avenue contains Birmingham's last cobblestone street, which seems nice for nostalgic purposes, but isn't terribly pleasant to traverse.

Panasonic LX3

Canon A-1, FD 50mm f/1.4

In more recent years, the buildings along Morris Avenue have been restored and converted into lofts, offices, and storefronts. It is also a hotspot, on any nice weekend day, for engagement pictures.

Canon A-1, FD 50mm f/1.4, Fuji SS 100


Panasonic LX3

Additional information and history pertaining to the district can be found at BhamWiki.

Panasonic LX3

Canon A-1, FD 100mm f/2.8, Kodak Gold 200

1 comment:

  1. Well done with the photos! A nice history lesson as well!

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