Tag: long beach
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The Replacements
Shiny new windows have been fitted into the old sills of the Psychic Temple. Crystal-clear views from the second and third floors. Although the front windows will be revealed next week, one corner of the refreshed façade is already being exposed. Look for the curtain to fall soon!
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The first door, the first floor
The freshly plastered main entry now hints at what the plans have in store for the Psychic Temple’s facade. But behind the arch, the ground floor is the least realized story of the building. And also the most photogenic.
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Doors, windows
The main entry is starting to look official and more windows are going up at the Psychic Temple. More window framing on the second floor. Third floor, same as before. Our apologies to the pigeons and pigeon lovers out there.
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More facework
The facade is scheduled to be unveiled next week, and details have started to emerge from it. Above, recessed lighting. The arched main entry. The front-facing windows have been installed on the second floor. The front-facing windows on the third floor are next.
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Surfaces
The side walls are being prepared for resurfacing. Below is a closeup. The opposite side is being cleaned up and filled as well. The facade has yet to be covered by scaffolding. Maybe next week. Meanwhile, the top floor still looks magnificent.
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Happy Holidays from the Psychic Temple
Thanksgiving is one week from today. These days that means we’ve leapfrogged well into the holidays season, with carols on the radio, decorations in stores, and festive movies being advertised. In that spirit, here are some views from the Psychic Temple. Can you smell the evergreens? And the sawdust? Happy holidays but don’t forget to…
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Inside the Edison Theatre
Almost directly across the street from the Psychic Temple sits the Edison Theatre, another neglected old building that has been sitting vacant for much too long. After walking by 213 E. Broadway so many times, I had access to it today. The building, which was built in 1917, was the Nippon Pool Room and Barber…
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Peace on Earth and Long Beach
It’s December and the holiday spirit emanates from the Psychic Temple, rain or shine. Or at least it hangs on the nearby lampposts. Peace on Earth and Long Beach, too.
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Meet Geovanny Chevez and Chelsea Cordero of Context.Studio
Geovanny Chevez has been working alongside Chelsea Cordero in designing an architectural proposal for the lot on the corner of Long Beach and Broadway (adjacent to the Psychic Temple). Their concept utilizes shipping containers, which is both economical and references the local ports of Long Beach and San Pedro. MW: Briefly tell me about the “Think…
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Buildings We Like – Pt. 1
Bertran Smith Acres of Books, 240 South Long Beach Blvd. Long Beach isn’t known for its architecture, but perhaps it should be. With waves of development following the 1933 earthquake and the completion of the 710 freeway, there are plenty of eye-pleasing examples of Art Deco (Bertrand Smith Acres of Books, above) and Modernist (International…