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3788-11. Distinctive storefront with the purple and pink trim of Garden Gate Antiques at 517 South Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
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3788-11. Distinctive storefront with the purple and pink trim of Garden Gate Antiques at 517 South Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
 A white vintage stove in a distinctive blue building of Company B, a shop specializing in antiques, vintage-inspired gifts, and home decor at 506 South Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Antique and vintage shop The Purple Pig at 706-708 South Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Holiday lights of The Purple Pig shop on Main Street in mist. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Loretta s (or Loratta s) Cafe at 510 South Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  En Gedi Vineyards Tasting Room at 604 South Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Farmers to Market Coffee Company at 704 South Main Street in Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Historic octagonal pavilion (1895) located in Virginia Field Park. It features a distinctive two-tiered roof and elaborate Victorian gingerbread trim ("carpenter Gothic" details). It was designed for concerts, community gatherings, and dancing. It has also been dedicated as the Karen Renee Wiese Memorial Pavilion in more recent years. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Antique and collectibles shop Grandma Oscar s Attic at 503 South Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Historic Casimir Drugstore building (1869) (now Starr Studios) at 512 South Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Historic Old First National Bank building (1887), former CocoaModa, a high-end chocolate shop and bakery run by chef Ken Wilkinson, and now Vintage Treasures, an antique and collectibles shop, located at 518 South Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  CocoaModa chocolate store (formerly First National Bank and a dentist s office) at 518 South Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 6, 2012  CocoaModa chocolate store (formerly First National Bank and a dentist s office) at 518 South Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 22, 2011  CocoaModa chocolate store (formerly First National Bank and a dentist s office) at 518 South Main Street in downtown Calvert. Texas, December 13, 2009  Vintage-style mural advertising "Buckholts Hall" and "Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys" by Sean Starr of Starr Studios (2022) at 512 S. Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Intersection of Pikk Street (Pikk ta"nav) and Pikk jalg ("Long Leg" street) in Tallinn s Old Town. The corner building with the distinctive red mansard roof and "VeTa" sign is Pikk 1. This historic structure currently houses a flagship store for VeTa, an Estonian fashion brand known for its knitwear and linen clothing. The shop s entrance is directly on the corner, inviting visitors coming down from Toompea Hill or entering the Lower Town. To the left of the VeTa building is the start of Pikk jalg (Long Leg), a historic cobblestone ramp that historically served as the main carriage road connecting the Lower Town (residence of merchants) to Toompea (seat of nobility and power). Just out of frame to the left would be the Pikk jalg Gate Tower (Pika jala va"ravatorn), a 14th-century defensive structure that controlled traffic between the two distinct parts of the medieval city. This spot marks the transition between the bustling commercial streets of the Lower Town and the fortified administrative center on the hill. It s a popular starting point for exploring the Old Town s main artery, Pikk Street, which runs all the way to the Great Coastal Gate. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  Main Street north from Mitchell Street. Calvert, Texas, December 27, 2008  Backyards of Main Street, view from Railroad Street. Calvert, Texas, December 27, 2008  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  Cuzzeri Building (ca. 1880) at 619 Main Street, a corner of Hanna Street. Calvert, Texas, December 22, 2010  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  Former dry goods store at 610 Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 27, 2011  Christmas decorations on Main Street in Calvert. Texas, December 13, 2009  Looted antiques shops and galleries on Magazine Street near Josephine Street in Lower Garden District. New Orleans, Louisiana, April 4, 2006  Zamykal Kolaches tourist shop at 709 Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2009  Jacques Adoue Building (1884) at 506 Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 27, 2011  Jacques Adoue Building (1884) at 506 Main Street. Calvert, Texas, December 25, 2009  CocoaModa chocolate store (formerly First National Bank and a dentist s office) at 518 South Main Street in Calvert. Texas, November 25, 2011  This evening view is likely a side street or courtyard just off the bustling Viru Street, possibly near the intersection with Vene Street or Sauna Street given the architectural style and proximity to nightlife areas. The most striking feature is the graffiti-covered wooden doors on the right. The words KID3:feff, PINTSEL:feff (meaning "paintbrush" in Estonian), and other tags cover the chevron-patterned double doors. This type of street art is common in the "alternative" or less-polished corners of the Old Town, often near bars and clubs. To the left, a brightly lit shop window with modern art prints or posters suggests this is a commercial area that remains active into the evening. The purple and blue lighting effects contribute to a club-like atmosphere, consistent with the nearby Viru Street and Sauna Street nightlife districts. The narrow cobblestone street slopes gently upward, flanked by tall, plastered buildings in pastel colors (pink, yellow, purple). The building on the right features a distinctive green downspout and a small blue diamond-shaped sign (likely a utility marker). Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  Zamykal Kolaches tourist shop at 709 Main Street with Christmas lights. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2009  This perspective of Pikk Street captures one of Tallinn s most historically significant thoroughfares, looking roughly south towards the foot of Toompea Hill. On the left, the large storefront windows belong to Pikk 12 (leftmost edge) and Pikk 10, home to the Oh la la gift and souvenir shop (visible by its red sign). These buildings are part of the continuous row of merchant houses that define the street s character, originally housing the wealthy guilds and traders of the Hanseatic League. While the street is famous for medieval architecture, many facades, including those visible here, show later modifications or complete rebuilds from the 19th and early 20th centuries, blending historicism with Art Nouveau elements. Further up the street, where the road curves uphill past the Swedish flag, the route leads toward the Pikk Jalg (Long Leg) gate tower. This was historically the primary carriage road connecting the Lower Town of merchants to the Upper Town (Toompea) of the nobility. Estonia, October 16, 2025  Masonic Hall (McRary-Drury Building, Pierce Masonic Lodge No. 144) at 410 Main Street, a corner of East Mitchell Street. Calvert, Texas, December 27, 2011  Masonic Hall (McRary-Drury Building, Pierce Masonic Lodge No. 144) at 410 Main Street, a corner of East Mitchell Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2009  Masonic Hall (McRary-Drury Building, Pierce Masonic Lodge No. 144) at 410 Main Street, a corner of East Mitchell Street. Calvert, Texas, December 22, 2011  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  Old house at 501 Railroad Street near Main Street in Calvert. Texas, July 24, 2022  Brookside Antiques Gallery on Water Street after snowfall, at morning. New Bedford, Massachusetts, December 27, 2004  Cuzzeri Building (ca. 1880) at 619 Main Street, a corner of Hanna Street. Calvert, Texas, November 25, 2011  This view is captured from the intersection of Pikk and Voorimehe streets, looking up towards the Pikk Jalg (Long Leg) Gate Tower. The prominent white tower with the red tiled roof at the end of the street is the 14th-century gate tower that guards the entrance to Toompea Hill. Historically, this was one of two main gateways separating the merchants of the lower town from the nobility on the hill. On the left, the building with the "VeTa" sign (visible at Pikk 4) houses a well-known Estonian brand specializing in linen and knitwear. The arched doorway and display windows are set into a facade that typifies the street s historic character. To the right, the street branches off into Voorimehe, a smaller lane known for charming spots like the Karu Talu Svokolaad chocolate shop (located at Voorimehe 6) and Pulla Bakery. Estonia, October 16, 2025  Salazar s Garage at 717 Main Street at evening. Calvert, Texas, February 10, 2008  Interior of Salazar s Garage at 717 Main Street. Calvert, Texas, January 19, 2008  Ruins of Cuzzeri Building at 619 Main Street, at evening. Calvert, Texas, February 10, 2008  Masonic Hall (Pierce Masonic Lodge No. 144) at 410 Main Street, a corner of East Mitchell Street. Calvert, Texas, January 28, 2007  Calvert Hotel (Dirr Cottage, 1872) at 408 Railroad Street. Calvert, Texas, December 27, 2011  Calvert Hotel (Dirr Cottage, 1872) at 408 Railroad Street. Calvert, Texas, December 25, 2009  Calvert Hotel (Dirr Cottage, 1872) at 408 Railroad Street. Calvert, Texas, December 27, 2008  Calvert Hotel (Dirr Cottage, 1872) at 408 Railroad Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2009  Family plot of the Volle family in Calvert City Cemetery. This plot is the resting place for other members of the Volle family, including John G. Volle (1843-1908), a prominent merchant or resident of early Calvert. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Masonic Hall (McRary-Drury Building, Pierce Masonic Lodge No. 144) at 410 Main Street, a corner of East Mitchell Street. Calvert, Texas, November 25, 2011  Calvert Hotel (Dirr Cottage, 1872) at 408 Railroad Street at early morning. Calvert, Texas, December 22, 2010  This view of Mu"ndi Street looks directly towards the intersection with Pikk Street, one of the main historic arteries of Tallinn s Old Town. On the right, the pink building with the "Scho"ller" and "Cinnamon Restoran" signs is a multi-story historic structure. It houses the Scho"ller Ice Cream Cafe and Cinnamon Restaurant. The narrow cobblestone street, flanked by tall pastel-colored facades, creates an intimate, "canyon-like" feel typical of Tallinn s medieval urban plan. Estonia, October 16, 2025  Angel statue on the grave of Louis Browning in the Calvert Cemetery. It is a praying angel with curly hair flowing down its back, hands clasped near the chest, and a serene, upward-gazing expression. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Mandel W. Marx (1880-1947) monument in Calvert Jewish Cemetery at FM 1644. The Marx family were key figures in the local Jewish community, which was once the largest between Houston and Dallas. Mandel was the son of Nathan Marx (1842-1905), one of the earliest Jewish settlers in Calvert who arrived in the 1870s and helped establish the town as a cotton center. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  "Draped Column" in Calvert Cemetery. The monument features a white marble column that appears to be "broken" or unfinished at the top, draped with a sculpted funeral cloth (shroud) with tassels. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Intersection of Pikk Street and Pikk jalg (Long Leg) Street, one of the most historically significant spots in Tallinn, marking the boundary between the Lower Town and the Upper Town (Toompea). The massive white tower on the right is the Long Leg Gate Tower, built in the 14th century (c. 1380). It served as the primary fortified gateway connecting the merchant Lower Town to the aristocratic Upper Town. Historically, this gate was locked at night to separate the two distinct social classes. The street rising steeply through the gate arch is Pikk jalg. Its name distinguishes it from the parallel "Short Leg" (Lu"hike jalg), which is a pedestrian-only staircase.:200b The clock attached to the wall on the far right (though partially cut off) is not the famous Holy Spirit Church clock but a decorative element often associated with the Krause Pharmacy building or nearby shops in this tourist-heavy zone. The pink building on the left corner (housing "Krause" and "Eesti Ka"sito"o"" shops) is a classic example of Old Town architecture, with its chamfered corner entrance and large shop windows. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  A wooden gate in the wall of a building at Uus 16/1. The gate is covered in layers of graffiti. The most prominent feature is the word "TOY" spray-painted in red over a black-and-white heart symbol. In graffiti culture, the term "toy" is a derogatory slur used to describe an inexperienced or unskilled writer, or someone who disrespects the unwritten rules of the scene (e.g., painting over better work). The underlying black-and-white geometric heart appears to be a stencil or a specific artist s tag that has been "crossed out" (dissed) by another writer using the red paint. This layering tells a story of conflict or rivalry within the local street art community. The gate and the yellow stucco wall are covered in various other tags ("PACollege Station, Texas," "ATAS," "NGR"), typical of the tagging that plagues less-surveilled streets in the Old Town like Uus Street. This gate likely leads to a private courtyard or a utility area behind the residential buildings on Uus Street. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  Calvert Inn (P. C. Gibson House, c. 1903) at 406 East Texas Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2009  A gate of Colonel Short s Villa at 1448 Fourth Street near Prytania Street in Garden District. New Orleans, Louisiana, June 14, 2006  Another view of the Friedlander and Klawetter family plot in the Calvert Jewish Cemetery. In the background, a small, corrugated metal shed is visible among the trees. This is likely a maintenance shed for the cemetery groundskeeper, typical in older rural cemeteries. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Gothic gate of Michael Han s House (1866 - 1870) at 2928 Prytania Street near Sixth Street in Garden District. New Orleans, Louisiana, June 14, 2006  This is the No~elasilma ("Eye of the Needle") Gate, a reconstructed section of the medieval urban fabric located at the end of Niguliste Street. Originally, this area was a densely built-up part of the Old Town, near the historic Harju Gate. However, the neighborhood was largely destroyed during the March 1944 Soviet bombing, which leveled about 20% of Tallinn s buildings, particularly in the Harju and Niguliste street areas. The ruins stood for decades before the area was cleared and later redeveloped as a green space and memorial. The No~elasilma Gate itself was reconstructed in 2006-2007 as part of an effort to restore the medieval street network and mark the historical boundary of the former churchyard. The structure consists of two limestone walls with arched openings, mimicking the narrow passageways typical of the medieval city. Looking through the gate, you see the cobblestones of Niguliste Street. In the background stands a distinct corner tower with a red tiled roof, part of the residential block that survived or was restored after the war. The modern apartment buildings on the left (Harju Street area) are post-war constructions, filling the void left by the bombing. The gate now serves as a poignant reminder of the city s lost layers and its resilience. Estonia, October 16, 2025  Graves belonging to the Foster and Phernetton families (specifically referencing Mattie Phernetton) in the Calvert City Cemetery. These graves are located in the older section of the cemetery, evidenced by the Victorian symbolism and the weathering of the white marble/limestone markers. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Calvert Hotel (Dirr Cottage, 1872) at 408 Railroad Street, a corner of East Mitchell Street. Calvert, Texas, January 28, 2007  Christmas decorations in Virginia Field Park in fog. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Christmas lights in Virginia Field Park. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Christmas decorations in Virginia Field Park. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Christmas lights on oaks in Virginia Field Park. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Marble statue of a cherub or young boy standing on the grave of Holly Robert Volle (February 15, 1882 - February 20, 1894) in Calvert City Cemetery. The statue depicts a curly-haired child with wings, standing on a globe or orb, with a finger pressed to his lips in a gesture of silence or hush. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  This aerial view captures the "horseshoe" terminal design characteristic of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), taken just after takeoff. The large, semi-circular terminal in the foreground is Terminal C. This is American Airlines primary domestic hub terminal. The distinctive curved parking garages nestled inside the "U" shape are a signature feature of DFW s original design, minimizing walking distance from car to gate. The extension visible on the left side of the terminal arc is known as the "High C" gates (gates C35-C39). This area was renovated earlier than the rest of the terminal and serves many American Eagle regional flights. In the background (top right), across the highway spine, is Terminal E. One can identify it by the Spirit Airlines aircraft (yellow livery) parked at the gates, as Spirit operates primarily from Terminal E. The elevated guideway running above the terminal roof and connecting the different arms of the horseshoe is the Skylink automated people mover system. This bi-directional train connects all five terminals inside the secure area, allowing passengers to transfer without re-clearing security. The multi-lane highway running through the center of the image (between the terminals) is International Parkway, the main spine road that bisects the airport north-to-south. View from a window of an airplane from Dallas to College Station, Texas, October 18, 2025  House at 802 Pin Oak Street, a corner of Gregg Street. Calvert, Texas, December 8, 2007  Vene Street (Vene ta"nav), one of the most historic and culturally significant streets in Tallinn s Old Town. The creamy yellow building on the right (Vene 17) is the main branch of the Tallinn City Museum (Tallinna Linnamuuseum). It is housed in a medieval merchant s home that dates back to the 14th century, offering visitors a deep dive into the city s history from prehistory to the 20th century. The name Vene means "Russian" in Estonian. The street was historically the center of the Russian merchant community and housed the trade yards and churches of Russian traders, dating back to the 12th century. The streetscape here is an example of Tallinn s Hanseatic architecture. The museum building itself was formed by combining a Gothic merchant house with two granaries, creating the structure seen today. One can also see the distinctive "hoist beam" and cargo hatch on the facade, used for lifting goods into storage. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  Cottage at 201 East Browning Street (FM 979), a corner of Railroad Street. Calvert, Texas, December 25, 2009  Christmas decorations of the octagonal pavilion in Virginia Field Park. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Oaks and a historic octagonal pavilion in Virginia Field Park. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  A view of Suur-Karja Street (Suur-Karja ta"nav), one of the main arteries in Tallinn s Old Town. This street is famously (or infamously) known as the "Bermuda Triangle" of Tallinn s nightlife. The intersection of Suur-Karja and Va"ike-Karja streets is packed with bars, pubs, and clubs, making it the busiest party spot in the city on weekends. The street is lined with historic buildings that date back centuries. For instance, the building at Suur-Karja 12 (partially visible on the left) is a late-Gothic merchant house with roots in the 15th century. It has recently undergone extensive renovation to modernize its interiors while preserving its medieval stone fac,ade and window details. The street name "Suur-Karja" translates to "Great Cattle Street," referencing its medieval function as the route used to drive cattle from the city center out to pastures through the Karja Gate. Today, it connects the heart of the Old Town with Pa"rnu Road and the modern city center. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  A side gate of a house at Chestnut Street near Jackson Avenue in Garden District. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 12, 2005.  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  "The Seated Mourner" of Peters family in Calvert City Cemetery. Surrounding the central monument are individual headstones for family members, including: Elizabeth Peters (visible in the foreground, born 1842, died 1928). Baby Hanna Peters (1888-1890). Ruby Busch Peters (1894-1927). The size and artistry of the monument suggest the Peters family was of significant social and economic standing in Calvert, likely commissioning this work during the town s prosperous cotton era (late 19th/early 20th century). Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Abrams-Allday House (1887) at 209 East Burnett Street, a corner of Pine Street. Calvert, Texas, December 25, 2009  Abrams-Allday House (1887) at 209 East Burnett Street, a corner of Pine Street. Calvert, Texas, December 6, 2012 |
