Gate City Boulevard at Eugene Street is undergoing many changes. Todays photos are street views of what was formerly Brooks Lumber Company behind Steve's Automotive. The 3-acre property has been purchased by Marty Kotis and is about to be transformed from a lumberyard into retail space of some kind. They have found artists to paint murals and brighten up the corrugated tin. The million dollar investment could be quite a gold mine with UNCG's Spartan Village and other new construction at South Elm Street.
There have many ideas about the use of the space, from a brewery to restaurants, to micro shops, to a farmers market. It will be interesting to monitor its evolution. For now, enjoy the view of the murals from the parking lot of the Salvation Army Thrift Shop. The artwork is a perfect tie-in with the 50's anniversary of the Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album. The artwork evokes the era of pop culture and a time of feeling groovy. There was a time when you could hardly find a mural in Greensboro. Not so anymore. They are abundant. Happy Friday!
Very colourful!
Posted by: William Kendall | Friday, June 02, 2017 at 03:19 PM