178 pages in this section and these are the most noteworthy “discoveries” from Google Street View. The “before” photos are from my website and, where relevant, the “afters” from GSV.

This cute little Art Deco building in San Diego, CA is gone now — a big, multi-block development going up there:

The Blair Building, an office building in Decatur, GA…:

… is now painted pink and channel letters with LED tubing have been added to the facade:

The long-abandoned KPRK radio station building in Livingston, MT…:

… was badly damaged during flooding in 2022. In 2023, the entire building was raised up and entrance’s tower was temporarily removed during renovations:

The former Consumers Public Power Building from 1939 in Columbus, NE was demolished around 2023. A parking lot is now in its place and a huge, modern Columbus Community Building has been constructed across the street:

The Farm Crest Bakeries Building from 1949 in Columbus, OH was demolished last year:

This pool from 1934, designed by Wesley Bintz, in Weirton, WV was demolished in 2022. For more about these round Bintz pools see this FB page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/516532988361879 :

The former Nocona Boot Company factory building in Nocona, TX… :

… now houses Nocona Beer and Brewery:

There are only four more sections to go through but they are gigantic. Next up will be Eateries, followed by Gas Stations, Signs, and Mid-Century Buildings.

Happy Trails,
dj & the dogs

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