Friday, December 11, 2009

Urban Archaeology

Photo: Diane Edwardson, December 10, 2009. Ancient retaining walls were uncovered by Wednesday's brush clearance on DWP Property at 2333 Fletcher. (Click on photo to enlarge.)

Two weeks ago the same view looked like this:
Photo: Diane Edwardson, November 25, 2009. Bougainvillea, planted to discourage graffiti vandals, grew into walls hiding a well-entrenched homeless encampment for years. (Click on photo to enlarge.)