Photos De Jour - Grand Rapids and West Michigan Area

[GRDadof3]

Great Jeff - I didn't know that work had continued on the Terra Firma's Grandvillage Ave project.

Thanks guys! I noticed the new canopies on Saturday mp, so decided to add them in. They also put new canopies on Bistro Bella Vita, but they're black so the colors weren't what I was going for.

[mpchicago]

Great Jeff - I didn't know that work had continued on the Terra Firma's Grandvillage Ave project.

Grandvillage? Must have old defunked malls on the brain.

[Rizzo]

From the Heartside:

BETA

A very beauitful Design Plus of course

Pictures courtesy of the Ms':

That's enough for today's posting ...

[GRDadof3]

That beach was around here somewhere???

[GRDadof3]

The new BMW cart:

[GRDadof3]

Grandvillage? Must have old defunked malls on the brain.

I knew what you meant Mark.

More Colors of the City

She's always buzzin just like...

It's amazing what you can do with your photography with some decent software.

[twoshort]

It's amazing what you can do with your photography with some decent software.

No kidding

[tamias6]

Does anybody have any photos of steam plant next to the Van Andel Arena? I've always though that place was unique.

[Rizzo]

Took this three years ago:

[MJLO]

Jeff have you ever considered opening up a gallery of all your photography? My mom is a photographer, and she tells me, and I agree that your photography is a cut above. You could make some $ off of it, and add to your little crack factory you've been mentioning.

[civitas]

Of the few retailers that do window displays, Barney does the best.

Amway Grand has the best architectural lighting.

Although the top of VanHoeks is nice too.

And the kids at the county haven't learned to shut the lights off if they're not in the room.

Edited July 4, 2006 by civitas

[civitas]

Ledyard from afar

How many buildings can you recognize?

VAI Bollards

Justice.

[Rizzo]

^11ish

[postscript]

How many buildings can you recognize?

This is what I see...

Clockwise from top center:

1) The Michigan Nat'l Bank Bldg. (I don't know what it is called now, also the former home of the weather ball)

2) The Blue Cross/Blue Shield Bldg, the old Steketee's (it's painted beige on the top)

3) The Commerce Bldg.

4) By looking at the brick color, I think the bottom one is the building in between Al & Sons garage and the old Macatawa Bank. I don't know who is in there.

5) The current GRAM, old Federal Bldg.

6) The former Interstate Bldg., now part of Kendall/Ferris.

7) The Morton House, aka "The Mortie." It looks like two or three bluidings because it wraps around the corner and is painted a different color in the back.

8) In the center is the elevator tower of the parking ramp at Fountain and Ionia.

9) The Cornerstone Bldg. on both sides of the elevator tower.

I'm new here, so be nice if I am wrong.

[civitas]

I'm new here, so be nice if I am wrong.

Wrong??? I think you nailed all of them.

You may be new here but you obviously aren't new to downtown.

Edited July 5, 2006 by civitas

[GRDadof3]

Nice work postscript. Actually, it's the old Mercantile Bank (not Macatawa), but close enough. That building next door is vacant as far as I know. If I had to guess, I'd say this was taken from Crescent Park, or the balcony on VAI.

[civitas]

If I had to guess, I'd say this was taken from Crescent Park, or the balcony on VAI.

Close enough (actually from the drop-off area next to the balcony at VAI).

[civitas]

There's an interesting new mixed-use building being built in Rockford on the east bank of the river south of 10 Mile. I started snapping a few photos of it and then found myself wandering south down the White Pine Trail. It's easy to understand why the trail is such a popular park. The photos aren't very urban, but the definition of "quality-of-life" in West Michigan is so much more than just big buildings. This really is a great place to live.

[Michi]

Is that the Grand River that flows through Rockford?

"Stairway to Heaven"

Location: Area of South Division

[torgo]

No, thats the Rogue River

[Rizzo]

Is that the Grand River that flows through Rockford?

"Stairway to Heaven"

Location: Area of South Division

Clever Michi

[GR1]

There's an interesting new mixed-use building being built in Rockford on the east bank of the river south of 10 Mile.

I heard there's a restaurant going in there that's supposed to be really good. The name had something to do with red...but my memory is failing me. Also heard that the chef who will be heading up the menu came from Chicago.

[civitas]

I heard there's a restaurant going in there that's supposed to be really good. The name had something to do with red...but my memory is failing me. Also heard that the chef who will be heading up the menu came from Chicago.

The "Now Hiring" sign said the name was Red's on the River.

It had www.redslive.com as athe website, but there's nothing there yet.

[GRDadof3]

I did a huge photo spread of GRAND HAVEN over in the Michigan section for those interested.

[Michi]

Ooh, I love Grand Haven! I was suppose to be over there this weekend for a family reunion of family I've never been united with in the first place.