  Carptrash Member Username: Carptrash Post Number: 1518 Registered: 10-2003 |
 years ago, on surface roads, probably Gratiot, I was going through perhaps New Haven or St Claire, and discovered this Parducci on the exterior wall of a restaurant. Inquiring inside I learned that there had been a similar one in the interior, but that it had been tossed into the dumpster during a remodeling. Whooops. In any can, can anyone give me the name and address of where this work is located? Every day the end of "Shadowing Parducci" looms nearer, but there are soooo many loose ends to tie up and I really am hoping that you folks can contribute to a dozen or two of them. eeeeeeeek | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 11256 Registered: 12-2003 |
According to my map, Carpy, Gratiot doesn't run anywhere near St. Claire, but through New Haven. If I had the freedom, I'd drive out there now. That'd be a nice drive...on a warm but rainy day. | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 11257 Registered: 12-2003 |
Next town north is Richmond... | ||
Carptrash Member Username: Carptrash Post Number: 1519 Registered: 10-2003 |
Thanks G, and when you get in your car head West, and just keep going. eeeeek | ||
Carptrash Member Username: Carptrash Post Number: 1520 Registered: 10-2003 |
Carpwoman says Hi, Gman and St Claire Shores rather than Gratiot, - near a bridge (though NOT to Canada) Try that. | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 11258 Registered: 12-2003 |
Back-atcher...e-mail on the way! I was 'just' telling the story of the Purple Girl to ErikD yesterday...giving a tour of my insanity here. Ooh, you're gonna MAKE me take that drive, aren't you?! heh | ||
Bigcab Member Username: Bigcab Post Number: 9 Registered: 08-2006 |
That is located at "The Voyager" in St.Clair, MI at the intersection of Carney dr. and M-29. It is a bowling lane/restaurant / and sports bar. 525 South Riverside Saint Clair, Michigan 48079 next to the drawbridge in St.Clair (Message edited by bigcab on January 08, 2008) | ||
Carptrash Member Username: Carptrash Post Number: 1522 Registered: 10-2003 |
Many thanks to you BC and may your toast always land butter side up. eeeek | ||
Focusonthed Member Username: Focusonthed Post Number: 1586 Registered: 02-2006 |
The Voyager is actually located at the intersection of Clinton and Riverside. Carney and Riverside never intersect ;) | ||
Mauser765 Member Username: Mauser765 Post Number: 2316 Registered: 01-2004 |
There are reliefs just like that in the gymnasium at Grosse Pointe (south) High School. Any chance ? Circa '56. Carpy - check out the WhiteChapel thread, I added to your review a bit. | ||
Detroit_stylin Member Username: Detroit_stylin Post Number: 5392 Registered: 10-2003 |
I didn't know Parducci did the sculptural work on the Gaurdian. IN fact I thought that most of the things he did were smaller scale touches... | ||
Bigcab Member Username: Bigcab Post Number: 10 Registered: 08-2006 |
Dear Focusonthed, You are correct sir ! Clinton and Riverside. | ||
Carptrash Member Username: Carptrash Post Number: 1524 Registered: 10-2003 |
Slowly the truth comes out. Thanks all. But I have a new and exciting Parducci question for today. Shortly. eeek | ||
Johnlodge Member Username: Johnlodge Post Number: 4517 Registered: 10-2003 |
Why do you "eeeek"? | ||
Chris_rohn Member Username: Chris_rohn Post Number: 376 Registered: 04-2005 |
He's a carp. | ||
Jimaz Member Username: Jimaz Post Number: 4240 Registered: 12-2005 |
I thought it might have something to do with The Mouse Problem. | ||
Johnlodge Member Username: Johnlodge Post Number: 4519 Registered: 10-2003 |
Carp are fish. They don't eeeek. Jimaz, I have every episode on DVD. The only thing I over ordered off a late night television ad. | ||
Carptrash Member Username: Carptrash Post Number: 1528 Registered: 10-2003 |
While I certainly do not disavow my fishy heritage, do not overlook this definition of "carp." carp 1 (kärp) from Old Norse karpa, to boast.] To find fault in a disagreeable way; complain fretfully. See Synonyms at quibble. n. A fretful complaint. Figure the "trash" part for yourself. Now is that something to eeeeeeeeeeeeeek about ? | ||
Caldogven Member Username: Caldogven Post Number: 148 Registered: 05-2006 |
Bigcab Are you from the St. Clair area? | ||
Bigcab Member Username: Bigcab Post Number: 11 Registered: 08-2006 |
Caldogven, Close..I live in Port Huron. I love Detroit and lurk at this site often. and You ?... (Message edited by bigcab on January 10, 2008) | ||
Carptrash Member Username: Carptrash Post Number: 1532 Registered: 10-2003 |
You might wish to check out the Mayan flavored (?) Parducci on the Port Huron Bell Tel building. An interesting detail and you might have an opinion as to what's going on in it. | ||
Bigcab Member Username: Bigcab Post Number: 12 Registered: 08-2006 |
What is a Parducci ? Is it someones name or is it a style of art ? | ||
Aiw Member Username: Aiw Post Number: 6494 Registered: 10-2003 |
Bigcab, Parducci is Corrado Parducci. He was a Architectural Sculptor, who's work graces a huge number of buildings in Michigan, and elsewhere (about 600 total). Start here for and overview: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C orrado_Parducci Here's a brief list of buildings his work graces: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C ategory:Buildings_with_sculptu re_by_Corrado_Parducci | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 11277 Registered: 12-2003 |
Yeah, Carpy has had us talking in Parduccial shorthand for years and years! What a trek this has been, cannot wait for the book to be finished...it's been quite a journey. | ||
Aiw Member Username: Aiw Post Number: 6495 Registered: 10-2003 |
Gannon you and me both. I've had a space on my bookshelf for quite some time. |
