Tag: psychic temple

  • Peek-a-boo

    Peek-a-boo

    Behind the scaffolding cover, the new entries are starting to take shape. More peeking, lurking, and sharing next week…  

  • Wild life, wild style

    Wild life, wild style

    Saw some wildlife at the Psychic Temple the other day. Some wildstyle, too. Or something like that.

  • I shutter to think about it

    I shutter to think about it

    While the openings are boarded up, the windows themselves are down for safe keeping and eventual restoration. If I were still working at the Jungle Cruise, I’d tell you to watch your step so you don’t get a window pane.

  • Beneath the Covers

    Beneath the Covers

    The Psychic Temple is in the process of being resurfaced–at least where there are cracks. I never noticed the starfish-shaped plates (above) before… Meanwhile, the front has been covered up even more. It turns out sandblasting was scheduled to occur this afternoon. Neighbors, bear with us. The noisy process should end tomorrow.

  • Christmas wrapping

    Christmas wrapping

    The Psychic Temple’s historic facade is now covered and prepped for restoration. Sadly, it won’t be ready to open up on Christmas…

  • Surfaces

    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.

  • Less light, more drama

    Less light, more drama

    What’s behind the boarded-up windows? Glowing, freshly sandblasted wood on the top floor. Less light and more drama on the third floor. Scaffolding next week.

  • Happy Holidays from the Psychic Temple

    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…

  • Construction update with gratuitous photo of someone working in a dumpster

    Construction update with gratuitous photo of someone working in a dumpster

    The Psychic Temple’s facade is being prepared for its facelift. The wood barriers have been brought in to allow for work and layers of tile and other materials are being stripped to expose the original bricks. The decorative central pillars are also being exposed, although the first floor isn’t considered historical and will not receive…

  • The Doors (and Windows)

    The Doors (and Windows)

    Yesterday morning, I checked out photographer Jim Coke’s Jim Morrison mural off Fourth and Linden. It’s right across the street from Fingerprints Music, where there’s a more comprehensive display of Coke’s photos including some taken in the weeks leading up to The Doors’ “Light My Fire” charting at No. 1. For contact information regarding the…