I wandered the length and breadth of Chippendale, that forlorn quarter of the city where time appears to have faltered. The streets lay largely deserted beneath a sallow sky, and the air was sharp with the cold breath of a season undecided. A strange hush hung over the suburb, as though it had slipped quietly out of the world’s memory. Buildings, once purposeful, now stand in mute disrepair—facades cracked, their windows dimmed like the eyes of the long-silent. Ivy creeps where human presence has receded, and the alleys whisper with a desolation too old to name. There is in Chippendale an ineffable melancholy, a kind of quiet sorrow that clings not only to its weathered walls but settles too upon the soul of the passerby.
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Hi dear friend, I love your posts and photos! So Twinkies are available in that area as well. How cool! They have always been in the U.S., but not too long ago they have come here to Canada as well. (I can speak for Quebec, for sure, being in Montreal). Thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to write so much. I am not a fan of lollies. Just loving the punchy colours
DeleteThat old ‘Joy’ building is very interesting.
ReplyDeleteNot much joy heh
DeleteHa. It's funny that delapidated building is called "Joy".
ReplyDeleteI like the irony or the zen of it
DeleteThank you for sharing these ... from what you write it would seem Chippendale has seen better times ?
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
I think it is now gentrified
DeleteA truly captivating description—I can almost feel the melancholy of the place through your words. I love how you've captured this nostalgic silence. You have a talent for writing!
ReplyDeleteThis is my way of using prefrontal lobe
DeleteInteresting photos.
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Sad. The first mural looks so realistic!
ReplyDeleteI've never visited Chippendale. There was no reason to and perhaps I now understand why.
ReplyDeleteI like how you describe the area. You have a lovely way with words and your photos are always interesting.
ReplyDeleteInteresting street shots
ReplyDeleteIt is a sad-looking area, but home to someone.
ReplyDeleteYour words at the end are rich with meaning. Very well said, my friend, truly a marvelous description. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteNice said in the end. I find it always difficult to describe a situation like this but you does it marvelous and then wonderful illustrated.
ReplyDeleteEl tiempo no acompañay por eso no hay casi nadie en la calle y hasta la zona de bares no está muy concurrida.
ReplyDeleteInteresting as always
ReplyDeleteA shame it's going to ruin. love the 'Joy' sign, pity the building didn't look by it's name.
ReplyDelete...I love the race care and the flat iron building.
ReplyDeleteTasty signs! Making me hungry!
ReplyDeleteA great discription and the photos goes very well along with those words,,
ReplyDeleteMany such areas around the world I guess,,
Loved the retro motor mechanic sign the best!
ReplyDeleteEn esta publicación veo tres partes diferentes la tienda golosinas y refrescos junto al taller por un lado, el edificio un tanto ruinoso y los dos últimos locales que parecen llenos de vida.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
It does seem to be a sad looking area, it needs more JOY.
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a great day!
Wow, your description of the place has so much emotion in it. Beautifully described.
ReplyDeleteSometimes there is beauty in decay but it's always sad to see a part of the city fail.
ReplyDeleteThe "joy" building doesn't look very joyful.
ReplyDeleteThe Joy building doesn’t have a joyful exterior anymore. Nice post!!
ReplyDeleteThe juxtaposition of "Joy" and the sad building is awesome, Roentare. You captured the feel of this neighborhood with your words.
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