There was a time, maybe from the
1950s to as late as the '70s, when handy folk dolled
up their garage doors with a variety of geometric
patterns. My guess is it started with seeking a use
for interior wood trim stubs, but a quick search of
the
collective memory reveals that the effect was
eventually buyable right out of the box--or better
yet installed. I've been photographing them in
Seattle for years but Chicago,
being more intact and continuous in general,
exhibits many
more and finer examples. People here also take
greater pride in their Halloween
decorations. Even the fire
hydrants look better.
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