The Orange Estates area of Downey has many alleyways that provide access to backyard garages. The surfaces vary from well-paved concrete to potholed asphalt. But this alleyway between 4th Street and 4th Place is a puzzle — it is unpaved and overgrown, it's not wide enough to drive down, and it is blocked off to traffic anyway. Why is it here? Was it ever used for cars?
I may never know, but it's a fun walk anyway. Alleyways provide a different glimpse of a neighborhood, and this one is no exception.There are glimpses of roof lines, dogs, old gates, patios, and fences. For more pictures from the alleyway, see my Flickr slideshow.
I love how you captured this, with the warning sign blurred out in the foreground. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I see you've moved around a lot -- I'm currently enjoying your Beirut blog.
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