I head toward the center of town to continue my tour along the 11 line.
I head toward the center of town to continue my tour along the 11 line.
I head toward the center of town to continue my tour along the 11 line.
There's a large stone monument enterprise across the road.
There's a large stone monument enterprise across the road.
Samples of their fine monument work beckon at the fence.
Samples of their fine monument work beckon at the fence.
Samples of their fine monument work beckon at the fence.
To the undiscerning eye, it may look like there is no method to the madness.
To the undiscerning eye, it may look like there is no method to the madness.
To the undiscerning eye, it may look like there is no method to the madness.
More architectural notes for future implementation.
More architectural notes for future implementation.
More architectural notes for future implementation.
More architectural notes for future implementation II.
More architectural notes for future implementation II.
More architectural notes for future implementation II.
More architectural notes for future implementation III.
More architectural notes for future implementation III.
More architectural notes for future implementation III.
Instead of taking the Brasas bridge, I head down to the tracks and station—a freight train of lumber trundles toward the port
Instead of taking the Brasas bridge, I head down to the tracks and station—a freight train of lumber trundles toward the port
Instead of taking the Brasas bridge, I head down to the tracks and station—a freight train of lumber trundles toward the port
Commuter train at Brasas station
Commuter train at Brasas station
Commuter train at Brasas station
More architectural notes for future implementation IV
More architectural notes for future implementation IV
More architectural notes for future implementation IV
More architectural notes for future implementation V
More architectural notes for future implementation V
More architectural notes for future implementation V
More architectural notes for future implementation VI, from across the tracks
More architectural notes for future implementation VI, from across the tracks
More architectural notes for future implementation VI, from across the tracks
Another architectural note, and an old window as still life
Another architectural note, and an old window as still life
Another architectural note, and an old window as still life
Rejoining Miera iela, we're back at the BRASAS STACIJA stop
Rejoining Miera iela, we're back at the BRASAS STACIJA stop
Rejoining Miera iela, we're back at the BRASAS STACIJA stop
One of many dilapidated doorways still lining Rīga streets, Miera iela 86
One of many dilapidated doorways still lining Rīga streets, Miera iela 86
One of many dilapidated doorways still lining Rīga streets, Miera iela 86
One can only imagine what this cute house off of Miera (Tranquility) iela, where Lāču (Bear) iela and Ieroču (Armaments) iela come together, looked like before 50 years of Soviet rot
One can only imagine what this cute house off of Miera (Tranquility) iela, where Lāču (Bear) iela and Ieroču (Armaments) iela come together, looked like before 50 years of Soviet rot
One can only imagine what this cute house off of Miera (Tranquility) iela, where Lāču (Bear) iela and Ieroču (Armaments) iela come together, looked like before 50 years of Soviet rot
Returning to KAZARMU iela, virtually the same view as before without the tram
Returning to KAZARMU iela, virtually the same view as before without the tram
Returning to KAZARMU iela, virtually the same view as before without the tram
The 11 runs along Rīga's Great Cemetery, Lielie kapi, much of which the Soviets razed, including carving Senču (Ancestors') iela across its middle
The 11 runs along Rīga's Great Cemetery, Lielie kapi, much of which the Soviets razed, including carving Senču (Ancestors') iela across its middle
The 11 runs along Rīga's Great Cemetery, Lielie kapi, much of which the Soviets razed, including carving Senču (Ancestors') iela across its middle
Vandalized mausoleums of Rīga's notables and well-to-do remain
Vandalized mausoleums of Rīga's notables and well-to-do remain
Vandalized mausoleums of Rīga's notables and well-to-do remain
The Great Cemetery functions mostly a park today
The Great Cemetery functions mostly a park today
The Great Cemetery functions mostly a park today
Mother Earth's office at the Great Cemetery
Mother Earth's office at the Great Cemetery
Mother Earth's office at the Great Cemetery
"Office" overview at the Great Cemetery (LV)
"Office" overview at the Great Cemetery (LV)
"Office" overview at the Great Cemetery (LV)
"Office" overview at the Great Cemetery
"Office" overview at the Great Cemetery
"Office" overview at the Great Cemetery
Continuing, we pass the MĒNESS iela stop. In the opposite direction, you can see the ĒVELES iela stop. (Mēness = moon, Ēveles = a carpenter's plane's)
Continuing, we pass the MĒNESS iela stop. In the opposite direction, you can see the ĒVELES iela stop. (Mēness = moon, Ēveles = a carpenter's plane's)
Continuing, we pass the MĒNESS iela stop. In the opposite direction, you can see the ĒVELES iela stop. (Mēness = moon, Ēveles = a carpenter's plane's)
The patina of age is still there, but Ēveles iela 14 has returned to brighter days
The patina of age is still there, but Ēveles iela 14 has returned to brighter days
The patina of age is still there, but Ēveles iela 14 has returned to brighter days
Continuing down Miera iela across the street from the Great Cemetery
Continuing down Miera iela across the street from the Great Cemetery
Continuing down Miera iela across the street from the Great Cemetery
TALLINAS iela take two, this where, last time, I headed to the right toward home
TALLINAS iela take two, this where, last time, I headed to the right toward home
TALLINAS iela take two, this where, last time, I headed to the right toward home
More architectural notes
More architectural notes
More architectural notes
Another entry along Miera iela awaiting its rejuvenation
Another entry along Miera iela awaiting its rejuvenation
Another entry along Miera iela awaiting its rejuvenation
On the corner across the street from the A/S "LAIMA" stop heading into the center is a time-capsule building of a different sort. 1930's Bauhaus influenced, perhaps?
On the corner across the street from the A/S "LAIMA" stop heading into the center is a time-capsule building of a different sort. 1930's Bauhaus influenced, perhaps?
On the corner across the street from the A/S "LAIMA" stop heading into the center is a time-capsule building of a different sort. 1930's Bauhaus influenced, perhaps?
According to the archives, the "Roche" building in 1935.
According to the archives, the "Roche" building in 1935.
According to the archives, the "Roche" building in 1935.
"Siegersdorfer Baukeramik, Siegersdorf, Deutschland" turns out is the manufacturer of the tile cladding the building.
"Siegersdorfer Baukeramik, Siegersdorf, Deutschland" turns out is the manufacturer of the tile cladding the building.
"Siegersdorfer Baukeramik, Siegersdorf, Deutschland" turns out is the manufacturer of the tile cladding the building.
This is far from the only remnant of a grander time that has been unceremoniously chopped into for whatever reason.
This is far from the only remnant of a grander time that has been unceremoniously chopped into for whatever reason.
This is far from the only remnant of a grander time that has been unceremoniously chopped into for whatever reason.
A couple of small architectural notes. The wooden buildings of Rīga are a historical legacy that appears destined to fade away.
A couple of small architectural notes. The wooden buildings of Rīga are a historical legacy that appears destined to fade away.
A couple of small architectural notes. The wooden buildings of Rīga are a historical legacy that appears destined to fade away.
Still along Miera iela
Still along Miera iela
Still along Miera iela
I imagine how this might have looked before WWII and sigh in sadness
I imagine how this might have looked before WWII and sigh in sadness
I imagine how this might have looked before WWII and sigh in sadness
Another fading architecture still life
Another fading architecture still life
Another fading architecture still life
I would guess 1930's, and no, not planning to reproduce these countenances anywhere
I would guess 1930's, and no, not planning to reproduce these countenances anywhere
I would guess 1930's, and no, not planning to reproduce these countenances anywhere
Miera iela intersects Brīvības (Freedom) iela and turns to become Matīsa iela. There's no obvious "Matīss" for which the street might be named. Curiously, it's translated as матвеевская in Russian, a common surname and also a stop on the Kiev-Moscow train line.
Miera iela intersects Brīvības (Freedom) iela and turns to become Matīsa iela. There's no obvious "Matīss" for which the street might be named. Curiously, it's translated as матвеевская in Russian, a common surname and also a stop on the Kiev-Moscow train line.
Miera iela intersects Brīvības (Freedom) iela and turns to become Matīsa iela. There's no obvious "Matīss" for which the street might be named. Curiously, it's translated as матвеевская in Russian, a common surname and also a stop on the Kiev-Moscow train line.
The Vidzemes tirgus (primarily a farmers' market), also called the Matīsa tirgus, was established in 1902 and is one of a number of such markets in Rīga.
The Vidzemes tirgus (primarily a farmers' market), also called the Matīsa tirgus, was established in 1902 and is one of a number of such markets in Rīga.
The Vidzemes tirgus (primarily a farmers' market), also called the Matīsa tirgus, was established in 1902 and is one of a number of such markets in Rīga.
This gothic-like building was originally the home of "Louis Lundmann & Co.", both store and warehouse, erected in 1904, architect Augusts Vite and sculptor Augusts Francs Folcs ("Man with cans"). Next time I'll get a photo of the statue!
This gothic-like building was originally the home of "Louis Lundmann & Co.", both store and warehouse, erected in 1904, architect Augusts Vite and sculptor Augusts Francs Folcs ("Man with cans"). Next time I'll get a photo of the statue!
This gothic-like building was originally the home of "Louis Lundmann & Co.", both store and warehouse, erected in 1904, architect Augusts Vite and sculptor Augusts Francs Folcs ("Man with cans"). Next time I'll get a photo of the statue!
After two short blocks, the 11 turns right on to Krišjānis Barona iela and the Kr. Barona iela stop. The stop has since been renamed Bērnu Pasaule (Kids' World) for the indoor mall across the street.
After two short blocks, the 11 turns right on to Krišjānis Barona iela and the Kr. Barona iela stop. The stop has since been renamed Bērnu Pasaule (Kids' World) for the indoor mall across the street.
After two short blocks, the 11 turns right on to Krišjānis Barona iela and the Kr. Barona iela stop. The stop has since been renamed Bērnu Pasaule (Kids' World) for the indoor mall across the street.
Now walking toward the old town down Krišjānis Barona iela.
Now walking toward the old town down Krišjānis Barona iela.
Now walking toward the old town down Krišjānis Barona iela.
Just taking note, my mom's favorite honey store, she asked me to pick some up
Just taking note, my mom's favorite honey store, she asked me to pick some up
Just taking note, my mom's favorite honey store, she asked me to pick some up
The 6 and 11 share the road
The 6 and 11 share the road
The 6 and 11 share the road
Down a side street, a hot pink reminder to not park illegally
Down a side street, a hot pink reminder to not park illegally
Down a side street, a hot pink reminder to not park illegally
Next, Ģertrudes iela
Next, Ģertrudes iela
Next, Ģertrudes iela
…and another shopping center
…and another shopping center
…and another shopping center
Next, Dzirnavu iela (Mill street)
Next, Dzirnavu iela (Mill street)
Next, Dzirnavu iela (Mill street)
Only one of many grand apartment buildings of Rīga
Only one of many grand apartment buildings of Rīga
Only one of many grand apartment buildings of Rīga
One of our favorite bibliophile destinations in Rīga, the "Jānis Roze" bookstore
One of our favorite bibliophile destinations in Rīga, the "Jānis Roze" bookstore
One of our favorite bibliophile destinations in Rīga, the "Jānis Roze" bookstore
Plaque reads that Krišjānis Barons lived and worked at this address from 1919 to his passing in 1923
Plaque reads that Krišjānis Barons lived and worked at this address from 1919 to his passing in 1923
Plaque reads that Krišjānis Barons lived and worked at this address from 1919 to his passing in 1923
Krišjānis Barons's 4th floor apartment is now a museum.
Krišjānis Barons's 4th floor apartment is now a museum.
Krišjānis Barons's 4th floor apartment is now a museum.
More of Rīgas faded grandeur
More of Rīgas faded grandeur
More of Rīgas faded grandeur
Across the street is Vermanes dārzs (garden)
Across the street is Vermanes dārzs (garden)
Across the street is Vermanes dārzs (garden)
At the next corner/block, the Merķeļa iela stop.
At the next corner/block, the Merķeļa iela stop.
At the next corner/block, the Merķeļa iela stop.
A view down the street to the right, the Rīgas Latviešu biedrība, the Rīga Latvian Society
A view down the street to the right, the Rīgas Latviešu biedrība, the Rīga Latvian Society
A view down the street to the right, the Rīgas Latviešu biedrība, the Rīga Latvian Society
Passing over the city canal, the 11 (in 2004!) turns left and terminates on Radio iela at the STACIJAS laukums stop behind the University of Latvia (one of a number of their locations in Rīga)
Passing over the city canal, the 11 (in 2004!) turns left and terminates on Radio iela at the STACIJAS laukums stop behind the University of Latvia (one of a number of their locations in Rīga)
Passing over the city canal, the 11 (in 2004!) turns left and terminates on Radio iela at the STACIJAS laukums stop behind the University of Latvia (one of a number of their locations in Rīga)
The 11 making the turn
The 11 making the turn
The 11 making the turn
There goes the tram to the last/first stop. A crowd awaits.
There goes the tram to the last/first stop. A crowd awaits.
There goes the tram to the last/first stop. A crowd awaits.
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