Tag Archives: San Jose CA

IONTW – May 6, 2018

Posted on May 6, 2018 by nutMeg

My homie Luther Burbank made it into the Atlas Obscura! Typesetting as sport! (h/t Frankie) And all you two-spacers rejoice! Next Saturday, May 12 in San Jose – Japantown Immersive. Bike that are not just zero emissions, but actually clean … Continue reading →

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IONTW – April 8, 2018

Posted on April 8, 2018 by nutMeg

Virtually resurrecting ancient buildings. And going backward in time with historical aerial photos. Dedicated to the Preservation of Spray If you’re in Seattle there’s an excellent looking exhibit up from Expedition Press at Core Gallery. Bay Area folks there’s a … Continue reading →

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IONTW – December 10, 2017

Posted on December 10, 2017 by nutMeg

An Advent practice. Also celebrating the season – The Grand Transformation at Castle in the Air is complete! This year’s theme is the flying circus. and speaking of SHINY! one hopes they mix something other than concrete with it! New … Continue reading →

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San Jose History Park Print Shop

Posted on May 23, 2014 by nutMeg

San Jose History Park has a Print Shop! A recreation of the turn of the century job shop, it’s run by the volunteers of the San Jose Printers’ Guild. more pictures

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San Jose History Park

Posted on May 20, 2014 by nutMeg

How did I not know there’s a History Park? OK, so it is in San Jose, (which I do know the way to) but still! Super neato. I don’t know that any of the buildings are at original locations, but … Continue reading →

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San Jose’s Electric Light Tower

Posted on May 18, 2014 by nutMeg

115-foot replica of a 237-foot 24,000 candlepower tower that straddled the intersection of Santa Clara and Market Streets from fall of 1881 (construction began in August, lit on December 13) to December of 1915. The idea originated with an editorial … Continue reading →

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