100 Years Ago

“The Way We Were ” is the official title of this sepia toned mural. It’s so very gorgeous! It’s at 4972 Dundas Street W.

Artist: John Kuna
Artist: John Kuna

It depicts life in this area circa 1912.

Artist: John Kuna
Artist: John Kuna

So many sweet aspects

Artist: John Kuna
Artist: John Kuna

I did a Post of the horses and wagon 6 weeks ago, and I’m finally getting the rest of this wonderful mural out!

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Pics shot by Resa, on April 28, 2013

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Old Swimming Hole

“The Old Swimming Hole” is the official title. It’s so very gorgeous! It’s at 5126 Dundas Street W.

Artist: John Kuna
Artist: John Kuna

It depicts a slice of life from this area in the 1920’s.

Artist: John Kuna
Artist: John Kuna

I tried to capture all the aspects.

Artist: John Kuna
Artist: John Kuna

Here’s all of this Historical Mural!

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Pics shot by Resa, on April 28, 2013

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Starry Starry

As the first gown on my new Blog “Art Gowns” was inspired by my dearest darling niece Sherrie, this Gown Post is dedicated to her.

546 Academy Avenue

Artist: Charlie Johnson
Artist: Charlie Johnson

This Mural is on the side of 7th Avenue Fashions.

Charlie Johnson
Artist: Charlie Johnson

The official title is “Starry Starry Wedding Night”

Artist: Charlie Johnson
Artist: Charlie Johnson

It’s a wonderful Mural! Sherrie found it and took me there.

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Shot taken by Resa, on October 09, 2012

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg

Charlie Chaplin

187 Garry Street

In the side parking lot of the Windsor Hotel,  I found the first piece of street art I ever took pics of.

Artist(s): Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson
Artist(s): Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson

Chaplin stayed at this hotel in 1914.

Artist(s): Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson
Artist(s): Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson
Artist(s): Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson
Artist(s): Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson

This Mural is wonderful to see in person.

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Shot taken by Resa, on September 30, 2012

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg

Vintage Village

1833 Portage Avenue.

From a Mural depicting the last run of the “Street Car” through St. James Village.

Artist(s): Jennifer Johnson, Mandy van Leeuwen, Cory Hatland
Artist(s): Jennifer Johnson, Mandy van Leeuwen, Cory Hatland

It’s a very long Mural, hard for an amateur to capture.

Artist(s): Jennifer Johnson, Mandy van Leeuwen, Cory Hatland
Artist(s): Jennifer Johnson, Mandy van Leeuwen, Cory Hatland

The pics are like you are on the “Street Car”, going by images of that time. Hope you enjoyed the ride!

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Shot taken by Resa, on October 09, 2012

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg