This building is a blast from the past for me. Back in the 1960's it was the original Thrifty's. Their speciality was equestrian horse riding clothing. I was attracted to the store by their line of jeans, black leather jackets and motorcycle boots. Later they expanded operations into malls across Canada dropping the horse riding clothing in favour of jeans and casual wear. After various buy outs you can now recognize them as Bluenotes. The area is pretty much the same. To left the pawn shop is still there and the Streetcars still operate on Queen Street.
Love the timber cladding and the colour; now just another fast/junk food spot.
ReplyDeleteThe building is very nice with the wood and yellow colour, sweet memories.
ReplyDeleteYou don't often see equestrian and motorcycle gear in the same shop. The circular room is very interesting. Lots of visual interest with the trolley tracks.
ReplyDeleteIt's a very interesting and unique building.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting shot.
ReplyDeleteIt's a charming looking corner store! Love the yellow!
ReplyDeleteI have shopped at Bluenotes, but had no idea of its history!
ReplyDeleteLooks like it is a Kebab shop now then
ReplyDeleteGreat looking old building.
ReplyDeleteA neat old building! We always shopped at Thrifty's (for jeans).
ReplyDeleteI love how the architecture of cities reflects the past for so many. I can identify a number of my native Montreal buildings as their previous incarnations.
ReplyDeleteI love the color - it really stands out!
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to have those memories.
ReplyDeleteDid you ever drive the Queen St car, Andy? Love the shot!
ReplyDeleteI've seen the building before, but it's been awhile. I think it could use a fresh paintjob on the siding.
ReplyDeleteInteresting history, Andy. Bluenotes, eh?
ReplyDeleteThat's a very cool building!
ReplyDeleteAmong the Chinese, my husband's dialect group operate the pawn shops.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely building!
ReplyDeleteDo you still have the jeans and leather jacket?
ReplyDeleteI do but they shrunk.
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