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Monday, November 2, 2009

Maxine's

I posted some pictures of a building in Trenton New Jersey on my Something Sighted blog. That got me thinking about Trenton and since it's not too far away I went there today for about an hour and took a few more pictures.
I don't know anything about this building but it seems like it could be a night club.

I can imagine this place 50 years ago filled with well dressed people smoking and drinking while listening to jazz that was smoother than honey and cooler than the ice in their drinks.
That's probably far from the real story but it's fun to imagine.
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31 comments:

  1. GallowNovember 2, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    This is a great photo for monochrome. The letters are spectacular. Nice job.

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  2. Carolyn FordNovember 2, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    I love the style of the letters. Even the trash can is perfect for monochrome. The history could be quite interesting and add even more to the monochrome style! Your trip was definitely worth it...

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  3. Luis GomezNovember 2, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    You don't see many facades like this one anymore. They were rather elegant. Nice shot!

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  4. rumaNovember 2, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    I think that surely your story is right.

    A witty building is photographed with an atmosphere settled down.

    This building is photographed beautifully in this way, and I imagine it to be happy.

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  5. BogeyNovember 2, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    "....listening to jazz that was smoother than honey and cooler than the ice in their drinks."

    Now isn't that a memory. If only the tables could tell tales. Great picture James.

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  6. IceNovember 2, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    That's a good imagination! The black and white image makes it look rather deserted.

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  7. SquirrelQueenNovember 2, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    A very interesting assortment of textures, I love how it is framed with the trees. The letters do give the feel of another era.

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  8. UnknownNovember 2, 2009 at 11:10 PM

    This is a wonderful building and so well preserved. Definitely takes you back to a different place and time! Great shot!

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  9. ThérèseNovember 2, 2009 at 11:31 PM

    Closed during the day and opened at night!

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  10. AnonymousNovember 3, 2009 at 12:26 AM

    Your story brings this so to life. I can just picture that as well. I love it :) When I saw the title in my google reader I thought what the hell is he doing with Maxine (that cartoon character lady) LOL

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  11. My name is RietNovember 3, 2009 at 12:39 AM

    THat sure brings back memories.Those letters look like longer ago. More Charleston time??
    Jazz and blues sound great too.

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  12. SunnyNovember 3, 2009 at 1:22 AM

    Very cool picture, love your imagination and you weren't far off.

    "From a casual lunch to a formal private dinner, Maxine's offers a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere and cuisines bursting with flavor. It offers the finest catering and event hosting and showcases world class R and B and Jazz artists."

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  13. MalyssNovember 3, 2009 at 2:13 AM

    Like you, the design of letters and the mood of the picture made me think about the fifties..
    Humm, listening to "smooth and cool" Jazz, in the darkness of a night-club, with candles on the tables..(sigh..)

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  14. PatNovember 3, 2009 at 2:43 AM

    Gosh, take away the parking meter and newspaper dispenser and it would almost look like a Parisian scene...or am I thinking of Maxim's?? :<)

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  15. AnonymousNovember 3, 2009 at 4:19 AM

    A name like Maxine's is certainly evocative.

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  16. Cezar and LéiaNovember 3, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    I liked your imagination, in fact I did know nothing about this name or place, but I could imagine the story following your words!
    Thanks!
    Léia

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  17. Three Rivers, MichiganNovember 3, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    Love the photo, the Deco lettering - and your story! Photos should inspire the imagination, I think, and b&w does it so well.

    Three Rivers Daily Photo

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  18. LoisNovember 3, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    I love that lettering style! This looks fabulous in black and white.

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  19. Amanda MooreNovember 3, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    This has such a beautiful retro look to it the black and white makes it look right out of a news paper clip!

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  20. cieldequimperNovember 3, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    Oh yes, I see your imagination took you to the same place mine did. I can hear jazz in the jukebox.

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  21. CherylNovember 3, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    I too agree with your sentiments! I could imagine being there, enjoying a show, sipping a drink...

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  22. Ms. FiddlesticksNovember 3, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    I love the old timey look of it. Being in black and white really makes it look like the picture came out of someone's trunk in an attic. Is it still open for business?
    DF

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  23. Alan BurnettNovember 4, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Great photo. And I just love the lettering.

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  24. amatamari©November 4, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    I also look at the photo and let
    the imagination fly, seeking details
    and then just enjoy!
    Beautiful monochrome! Thanks!

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  25. eNovember 4, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    I used to see this place from my office window. I remember when it opened, and when it closed. Just couldn't get the customers to come at night. Has it re-opened? I love your photograph. It captures what the original owners had intended. Lizzy :)

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  26. anemonenNovember 6, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    A great photo for monochrome. I can imagine the jazz and the peole, who was ther in the good old days.

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  27. XoXoNovember 6, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Pretty great mono here James, sorry am late...

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  28. rumaNovember 7, 2009 at 12:20 AM

    Thank you for your wonderful comment.

    I am very honored.

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  29. chrome3dNovember 7, 2009 at 12:55 AM

    It´s a cool and jazzy place with lot of history. Hopefully more than that too.

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  30. UnknownNovember 7, 2009 at 4:54 AM

    I love those letters a ton. What a cool design!

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  31. HildaNovember 7, 2009 at 7:32 AM

    I have a feeling that your guess isn't too far off! Love that lettering and monochrome's just perfect for it!

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