I can't tell you much about the place in this image because I was in such a hurry to get this shot on a very crowded and hot summers day in Charlottesville Va., that I didn't take in much more than the beauty of the structure, and the date on the neon sign!
Every time I tried to take a shot someone would walk in front of the camera. I don't know what struck me so much about this place, but it was one of those times that your mind just said, "I like this, take a photo!"
Downtown Charlottesville has undergone many many changes over the years. The major one in my lifetime was the main street that flowed through the heart of downtown being converted from a street you could drive on, to a purely pedestrian area that is closed off to cars.
This place of business has seen a lot of changes, but it's outward appearance hasn't changed, and I really love that!
It's wonderful to see places preserved whether it's from thousands of years ago or 50 years ago. History and the architecture of the time needs to be cherished and preserved!
I hope you enjoy this as much as I did!!
