Part 2 of my #GraniteCity #GreaniteCityIL #GC series:

Within the “Neon Sign Park” from the last post are these

Plaque reads: “Make-It Toy Monument”
“Only in Granite City”
"Where even our toys come with a tall tale."
Standing a towering 16 feet tall, this vibrant sculpture pays tribute to a lesser-known but beloved piece or Granite City history.”
“Long before plastic playsets filled store shelves, Make-It Toys sparked creativity in children across the country. Manufactured right here in Granite City, these wooden construction toys were often said to be the prototype for the world’s famous “Tinker Toys." With their simple pegs and colorful connectors, Make-It Toys encouraged kids to dream big, build tall, and let their imaginations rup wild.”
“Though time and trends may have faded them from the shelves, their spirit, lives on in this monumental tribute.”
“Built to inspire nostalgia and honor local -
innovations, the Make-It Toy Monument is more than a roadside attraction - it's a celebration of Granite City's legacy of creativity, industry, and play.”
“Come snap a photo and rediscover a toy that help build a generation of makers and dreamers.”

#gargoyle #grotesque #aberdeen #granitecity #Aberdeenbuildings Yesterday I came across this oddity, the Russel Face. It was relocated from the outside of a 19th century shop to Provost Skene’s House in Aberdeen city centre in 1950s. The original owner wanted to spook his neighbour with his angrily glowering visage because of a trade dispute.

Gut renovation, but a two family! Fix up one unit, rent it out and live in the other! What a steal for $30k! Call Nicole 212-665-4418 #RealEstate #HouseForSale #OBO #GraniteCity #Illinois #Renovation

Yon time there was a UFO above the Cowdray Hall. #aberdeen #granite #granitecity #nightphotography

Streets of Aberdeen, Scotland, 2018.
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#streetphotography #blackandwhitephoto #granitecity #fotografía #streetbw