Closing Shop on Traction

Judging by e-mails and conversation, the closing of the general store has been more emotional event than people expected. It's not hard to see why.  The secondary function of Bloom's General Store was being the local town hall where residents gathered to plan and rally for art shows, business and neighborhood amenities.

Just as important to note are the neighborhoods that were around before 1999––before the wave of new residents in the Old Bank District and South Park gave a new heartbeat to Downtown––there's always been a pulse of City living.

Since I was on a brief morning medical leave from VFaL,  I called Pamela Rouse to take on a last minute assignment that speaks of passages and transition; Bloom's General Store being cleared away.

More can be seen at her Flickr set.

Pictured: Jonathon Carter Schall clearing out Bloom's General Store.

Comments

[John Saslow]

If you're looking for something fun to do in downtown, join us for "The Monday Night Inquisition" at Royal Claytons English Pub. 1855 Industrial Street, 90021 in the Toy Factory Lofts building. It's a traditional pub quiz night that's tons of fun, and you can win great prizes too. Sign ups at 7:30pm, The Inquisition starts at 8.

[meekorouse]

^John you still have live bands over there??