Tuesday, May 21, 2013
The Reading Railroad
Having spent the last few weeks unpacking and adjusting to our new condo home in Rockford, Michigan, I finally got out tonight, post dinner, and did this sketch of the Reading Book Store. The store is located in downtown Rockford and is a unique housing of books for sale that occupy the old building, an attached equally old passenger car, and a weathered old caboose. To say the least the store is interesting and adds flavor to the downtown area. So here's the sketch...it was nice to be out of the house and back working with pen in hand.
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I love finds like this, Dave, great job! It's so quirky...you really captured that feeling. (Used to be a couple of old RR cars like this used as barns, around here...cool!)
ReplyDeleteKate thanks. We're really enjoying Rockford. It's a small town with lots of interesting views and places to sketch. it's also only 14 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, MI which offers a very robust urban environment.
DeleteLooking forward to seeing what else you discover! I can see myself spending a few hours in the bookstore...
DeleteI love it! What a cool idea for reusing these historic buildings and a wonderful subject captured so beautifully!
ReplyDeleteThe store is a neat place to wander through. I'm guessing the tracks where the cars sit is part of a rail line spur that ran into town years ago.
DeleteI'm going through old photos and sighing over the loss of our Milwaukee Depot years ago...that could have been SUCH a great re-used building.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, Dave, after your relocation effort! Hope you live long and happy and with lots of creative energy in your new home. Wonderful sketch of a neat place. Great repurposing of train relics.
ReplyDeleteYes, good luck in your new home! Love this sketch - I look forward to exploring Rockford through posts!
ReplyDeleteAmazingly good, Dave - both sketch and subject.
ReplyDeleteCheers --- Larry
Dave, The building has an old west look which goes well with trains. Congrats on your move and cool sketch!
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