Original Joes in Black and White

Original Joes is one of many restaurants in Edmonton.
It is located in a building that was opened as McCray's Garage in 1914. Opened by Milton McCray as an automobile repair service and auto storage service. It ran until 1937.
From 1941-70 it was home to the Chicago Vocational School offering courses in automotive repair, refrigeration, welding, show card writing, photography and TV repair. Since then it had been home to a variety of retail outlets and restaurants.

[Susan C Clow]

Beautiful Brick building and nice capture and nice information about this building. FAV

[Lynne]

Love these old structures like this.

[Candace]

Nice tones and texture in this Brian, I like how they have kept the character of the windows too! Fav!

[Michael Smith]

A real classic! Great history, too.

[Kerri]

Great b&w

[Leana Niemand]

at least the snow looks to be melting, summer is on its way for you.

[Kate]

Excellent in b&w!

[Steve and Pam Winfield]

Great b/w photo I do wish people would do more me included I think b/w are so more effective fav:)

[Richard Hickey]

Awesome picture and processing.

[KWind]

I like this in B&W! Nicely composed.

[Judith]

Great urban shot. Love the B+W.

[Helen S J]

Great shot - mono really works with this

[Carol Wiseman]

Fabulous b&w. But it must be strange eating in a building that used to be a garage!

[Jane Anderson]

A very intriguing history!

[Babs]

Excellent in b&w, it really gives the shot that vintage feel.
Interesting history too.

[Sheralee S]

Fabulous shot and perfect in b&w.

[Karen Healy]

Love this in b&w. Also, love the "original"original sign leaning up against the building. Nice capture.

[Ivan]

Interesting building, nice POV. And such an interesting history. How do you find out about these buildings and their history, Brian?

[Julienne Jones]

So it isn't really "original" joe's .... it's "latest in a whole line of reincarnations joe's"

[Linda]

I am really enjoying your b@w shots. The brickwork here really suits the theme.

[Beth]

Interesting facts about this old building. I'll bet the food isn't bad either.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Wow, great shot. Brian. So many interesting to look at and great textures.

[Dione Giorgio]

Great capture. Works well in b&w - brings out the textures. Thanks for the info.

[Nicole]

fabulous b&w!!

[Lynne Hart]

Lovely in black and white.

[Paula W]

How great that they still have that old sign there. Interesting history.

[Stephanie Swift]

Love the pov and the old bricks. Nice capture of this vintage landmark.

[bkb in the city]

@leananiemand Yes Leana we had some very nice days and the snow was melting fast

[bkb in the city]

@kt8ird Thanks Kate

[bkb in the city]

@stevepam Thanks for the fav. Glad you enjoyed this

[bkb in the city]

@agedrunner Thanks Richard

[bkb in the city]

@kwind Glad you like it Kim

[bkb in the city]

@judithaltman Glad you enjoyed this Judith

[bkb in the city]

@dorsethelen Thanks Helen

[Richard Hickey]

Congratulations on making the Trending Page. Well deserved.

[bkb in the city]

@mothermalarky Carol I have not eaten here but I did try another restaurant that used to be a garage it was quite nice

[bkb in the city]

@cejaanderson It certainly has a varied history to it

[bkb in the city]

@onewing Glad you like it Babs

[bkb in the city]

@bella_ss Thanks Sheralee

[bkb in the city]

@karenhealy Thanks Karen glad you like this. Good eye spotting the old sign

[bkb in the city]

@ivan Ivan I have been researching the local history here for sometime now and I also own several books with info in them in regards to this subject

[bkb in the city]

@julienne1 You got that right Julienne

[bkb in the city]

@linah Glad you're enjoying these

[bkb in the city]

@vernabeth I have not tried it out yet but it has had nice reviews

[bkb in the city]

@mittens Thanks Marilyn

[bkb in the city]

@sangwann You're welcome Dione

[bkb in the city]

@nicoleterheide Thanks Nicole

[bkb in the city]

@lhart Glad you enjoyed this Lynne

[bkb in the city]

@paulaw It certainly does a varied history

[bkb in the city]

@tristansmum Thanks Stephanie

[bkb in the city]

@agedrunner Thanks Richard

[bkb in the city]

@vegansusan Glad you enjoyed this Susan and thanks for the fav

[bkb in the city]

@lynne5477 Lynne they have such great character to them

[bkb in the city]

@ribbet9 It is a great building for sure Candace

[bkb in the city]

@golder365mjsmith Yes on both counts Michael

[bkb in the city]

@kerristephens Thanks Kerri

[Ann H. LeFevre]

A very black and white- great documentary style.

[bkb in the city]

@olivetreeann Thanks Ann

[Ukandie!]

Great b&w. I love the two signs, the old one on the ground and the new modern one on the wall. Great composition.

[Beverly Parks]

Nice history about the building. I like that the older "original" sign is in the picture, too. Nice work!

[bkb in the city]

@ukandie1 Glad you like it Andie

[bkb in the city]

@desertaura Thanks Beverly