Snowblogging: Morning Edition

Jef Nickerson —  December 27, 2010 — 3 Comments

Between 8:30 and 9:00 this morning:

Atwells Avenue at Dean Street
December 2010 Blizzard

Restaurant Row
December 2010 Blizzard

I’m not going to rant about the sidewalks being cleared, because it had barely stopped snowing… But come on! Look at this. If there is a will there is a way people. Angelo’s on Atwells Avenue, they should get an official proclamation from the Mayor or something.
December 2010 Blizzard

Garibaldi Park, flags at half mast in honor of the late Joe Fernandez.
December 2010 Blizzard

Again, if there is a will, there is a way, Providence Hilton.
December 2010 Blizzard

The Dunk
December 2010 Blizzard

One Empire Plaza, note the person on the corner with a snow blower (Library staff?).
December 2010 Blizzard

Washington at Empire, the sidewalks were clear here too.
December 2010 Blizzard

Washington Street
December 2010 Blizzard

AS220, the only clear sidewalk on this block of Empire.
December 2010 Blizzard

Westminster Street
December 2010 Blizzard

Chestnut Street
December 2010 Blizzard

Chestnut Street, it is hard to tell but most of the sidewalks around Johnson & Wales are mostly clear.
December 2010 Blizzard

And a little Tilt Shift fun with my iPhone, old Route 195.
December 2010 Blizzard

And finally, Atwells at Dean Street again.
December 2010 Blizzard

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Jef is Greater City Providence's co-founder, editor, and publisher. He grew up on Cape Cod and lived in Boston; Portland, Maine; and New York before settling in Providence. In addition to urbanism, Jef is interested in art, design, and ice cream. Please feel free to contact Jef if you have any question or comments about Greater City Providence.

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