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1312-26. Street corner with graffiti in old city. Gotha, Germany, December 3, 2013Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
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1312-26. Street corner with graffiti in old city. Gotha, Germany, December 3, 2013Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
 Stone pavement on a square in old city. Gotha, Germany, December 3, 2013  Stone pavement near old Red Army headquarters. Gotha, Germany, December 4, 2013  Overgrown water fountain in old Red Army camp. Gotha, Germany, December 4, 2013  Overgrown swimming pool in old Red Army camp. Gotha, Germany, December 4, 2013  Graffiti at Elizabeth Street, a corner of Spring Street. New York City, February 25, 2007  Graffiti at a corner of Spring and Elizabeth streets. New York City, February 25, 2007  Graffiti at a corner of Al Jawhar and Sikkat Al Zuhra, Najma area. Doha, Qatar, June 7, 2013  Graffiti at a corner of Barzan Street in Musheirib neighborhood. Doha, Qatar, January 31, 2014  Walking near graffiti on Elizabeth Street. New York City, February 25, 2007  A weathered, wooden gate at Tolli Street 8 (Tolli tn 8) in the Old Town of Tallinn. This short, historic street runs north from Pikk Street towards the harbor area. Its name (meaning "Customs") reflects its historical connection to trade and taxation near the old port. The gate likely leads to a private courtyard or garden behind one of the historic residential properties. The wooden gate is visibly aged, with uneven planks and temporary reinforcements, suggesting it is awaiting restoration or is part of a less polished corner of the Old Town. This "shabby chic" aesthetic contrasts with the meticulously renovated facades on nearby Pikk Street. The flanking limestone walls are covered in peeling plaster and graffiti, revealing the raw stone construction typical of Tallinn s medieval infrastructure. The presence of graffiti and the unkempt nature of the gate offer a glimpse into the "lived-in" reality of the city, distinct from the purely tourist-focused attractions. The autumn leaves visible above the gate add a touch of seasonal color to the otherwise gritty scene. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  A.S. at the corner of Ha-Atzmaut and Bet Eshel Street in Old City of Beer-Sheva. The Middle East, December 22, 2001  Narrow, cobblestone alley is Va"ike-Karja Street (Va"ike-Karja ta"nav) at the intersection with Sauna Street, a spot known for its vibrant nightlife. The black sign reading "FRANK" visible down the street on the right marks the entrance to FRANK Bistro & Cocktail Bar. This popular venue, located on the corner, is known for its New York-style interior and a hidden underground cocktail lounge ("Frank Underground"). The wall on the immediate right is heavily tagged with graffiti (visible tags include "FRANK" and other abstract designs), reflecting the street s gritty, urban character typical of the "Bermuda Triangle" nightlife district. The view looks down the narrow passage towards the intersection where Va"ike-Karja meets Sauna Street. The cobblestones are well-worn, and the narrowness of the street amplifies the intimate, medieval feel, despite the modern graffiti and bar signs. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  Bet Hamison (?), one of the first houses in the city (1903) on the corner of Trumpeldor and HaAvot Street in Old City. Beer-Sheva, the Middle East, April 8, 2000  Bet Hamison (?), one of the first houses in the city (1903) on the corner of Trumpeldor and HaAvot Street in Old City. Beer-Sheva, the Middle East, August 10, 2002  "PRIVET PARKING" graffiti on Al Diwan Street. Doha, Qatar, June 28, 2013  Graffiti on Pionerskaya Street in Petrogradskaya Storona neighborhood. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 13, 2013  Peeling graffiti on a wall at Bishr Bin Al Baraa near Mansoura Street, Najma area. Doha, Qatar, June 7, 2013  Painted NORARKING sign (graffiti) at Sikkat Bishr Bin Al Baraa near Al Bakhoor Street, Najma area. Doha, Qatar, June 7, 2013  A striking architectural contrast on Sauna Street (Sauna ta"nav), near the intersection with Va"ike-Karja Street. On the left, a modern glass-and-steel building features large display windows and industrial-style staircases, illuminated by neon lights. This building is part of the Helios Hall complex (formerly the Helios Cinema), which has been repurposed as an event venue and art space. The transparent facade allows a view into the contemporary interior, contrasting sharply with the solid, historic walls of the Old Town. On the right, the corner of an older, plastered building (Sauna 12) is covered in colorful, abstract graffiti. This gritty, urban element acts as a foil to the clean lines and slick surfaces of the modern building opposite it, highlighting the eclectic mix of styles in this part of the city. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  Corner house on Vyborgskaya Street in old city of Vyborg. Russia, May 24, 2019  This close-up view of the GAZ-51 truck highlights its surreal juxtaposition against the classic architecture of Tallinn s Old Town. The blue cabin is heavily weathered, with rust eating through the paint and missing headlights, emphasizing its status as a ruin or relic. The large green industrial mechanism mounted on the back--resembling a boom or auger--dominates the frame, extending horizontally like a cannon barrel. Distinct graffiti tags (like "WEK") on the door add a layer of contemporary urban decay, contrasting with the historic setting. Directly behind the truck, across the street, is a building housing a Bu"roomaailm (Office World) store. The truck sits on a grassy slope, part of the Harju Street Green Area, which covers the ruins of buildings destroyed in 1944. The contrast between the lush green grass, the rusting Soviet metal, and the maintained city street captures the eclectic spirit of this specific corner of Tallinn. Estonia, October 16, 2025  People gathering at Al Bunduqiya Street, a corner of Mansoura Street, Najma area. Doha, Qatar, June 7, 2013  Mandel Marx-Ester House (c. 1900) at 403 Beech Street, a corner of Barton Street. Calvert, Texas, January 27, 2013  Fragment of Trube Castle (1890) at 1627 Sealy Street, a corner of 17th Street. Galveston, Texas, January 19, 2013  Trube Castle (1890) at 1627 Sealy Street, a corner of 17th Street at evening. Galveston, Texas, January 19, 2013  Gustave Heye house (c. 1880) at 1226 Postoffice Street, a corner of 13th Street. Galveston, Texas, January 19, 2013  Corner of Ha-Atzmaut and Bet Eshel Street in Old City. Beer-Sheva, The Middle East, February 12, 2000  Jake Abrams-Allday House (1887) at 209 East Burnett Street, a corner of Pine Street. Calvert, Texas, January 27, 2013  House at 802 Pin Oak Street, a corner of Gregg Street. Calvert, Texas, December 8, 2007  Lincoln Street at a corner with High Street. Fall River, Massachusetts, December 7, 2003  Lincoln Street at corner with High Street. Fall River, Massachusetts, December 8, 2003  Belmont Street at corner with Lincoln Street. Fall River, Massachusetts, December 7, 2003  Cottage at 201 East Browning Street (FM 979), a corner of Railroad Street. Calvert, Texas, December 25, 2009  Old house on Apalonia Street, a corner of Fanthorp Street in downtown. Anderson, Texas, December 7, 2012  Cuzzeri Building at 619 Main Street, a corner of Hanna Street. Calvert, Texas, December 27, 2008  Cuzzeri Building at 619 Main Street, a corner of Hanna Street. Calvert, Texas, December 6, 2012  Gus Reymershoffer House (1887) at 1302 Postoffice Street, a corner of 13th Street, in East End Historic District. Galveston, Texas, January 19, 2013  Trube Castle (1890) at 1627 Sealy Street, a corner of 17th Street in East End Historic District. Galveston, Texas, January 19, 2013  Trube Castle (1890) at 1627 Sealy Street, a corner of 17th Street in East End Historic District. Galveston, Texas, January 19, 2013  Cuzzeri Building (ca. 1880) at 619 Main Street, a corner of Hanna Street. Calvert, Texas, December 22, 2011  Cuzzeri Building (ca. 1880) at 619 Main Street, a corner of Hanna Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2009  Cuzzeri Building (ca. 1880) at 619 Main Street, a corner of Hanna Street. Calvert, Texas, December 22, 2010  Rodrigue Residence (c. 1882) at 222 Lessard Street, a corner of Nicholls Street. Donaldsonville, Louisiana, December 23, 2006  Julius H. Ruhl House (c. 1874) at 1428 Sealy Street, a corner of 15th Street, in East End Historic District. Galveston, Texas, January 19, 2013  Jake Abrams-Allday House (1887) at 209 East Burnett Street, a corner of Pine Street at early morning. Calvert, Texas, August 10, 2013  Maxwell Maas House (1885) at 1802 Sealy Street, a corner of 18th Street in East End Historic District. Galveston, Texas, January 19, 2013  Lee Henderson Parish House (1897) at 609 East Gregg Street, a corner of Pin Oak Street. Calvert, Texas, December 6, 2012  Collat-Hucks House (1892) at 401 Gregg Street, a corner of Beech Street. Calvert, Texas, December 25, 2009  Saint Peter s Methodist Church at Houmas Street, a corner of Claiborne Street. Donaldsonville, Louisiana, December 23, 2006  Winter Street at corner with Locust Street in historic Highlands District. Fall River, Massachusetts, December 7, 2003  Trube Castle (1890) at 1627 Sealy Street, a corner of 17th Street in Galveston. Texas, December 20, 2019  Rosegate - Anne Rice House at the corner of First Street and Chestnut Street in Garden District in fog. New Orleans, Louisiana, December 15, 2006  Abrams-Allday House (1887) at 209 East Burnett Street, a corner of Pine Street. Calvert, Texas, December 6, 2012  Foster Home (1900) at 1015 East Washington Street, a corner of McNair Street. Navasota, Texas, December 8, 2012  Abrams-Allday House (1887) at 209 East Burnett Street, a corner of Pine Street. Calvert, Texas, December 25, 2009  Mandel Marx-Ester House (c. 1900) at 403 Beech Street, a corner of Barton Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2009 |
