Western Ave near Winthrop in Albany
Sure, you might call them "potholes."
But we prefer to think of them as spontaneous works of public transit art.
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It's really fun when you can see trolley tracks.
... said LB on Apr 13, 2009 at 4:01 PM | link
I used to live up that way and loved to see the cobbles, most Albany streets have them still, I still think they should start restoring them again at random intersections....worked out great on Lark.
... said JVG on Apr 13, 2009 at 4:09 PM | link
The cobblestones at the intersections on Lark are a pain in the ass unless you're in an SUV.
... said ethan on Apr 13, 2009 at 4:47 PM | link
Unfortunately, my left front tire didn't enjoy the spontaneous work of art as much as you.
... said k on Apr 13, 2009 at 5:40 PM | link
That pothole has been there forever - it's a result of drainage problems at that end of the street - once the "thaw" happens: insta-crater. The city refills it every other year (or so), but it keeps reappearing. Actually that stretch of Winthrop from Western to Melrose is just hideous...
... said -R. on Apr 14, 2009 at 9:52 AM | link
"Art should be in a frame. That way you know where the art stops and the wall (street?) begins."
-Frank Zappa
... said tomato(e) on Apr 14, 2009 at 12:00 PM | link
Looks like the city will be paving over this masterpiece this summer -- white spraypainted lines have appeared up and down Western Ave cross-streets, indicating that repaving is on its way. Thank goodness.
... said Fred on Apr 14, 2009 at 7:56 PM | link
Yep, they're definitely re-paving a looong stretch. been mapping out gas, water lines for several weeks. Hopefully we see this done sooner than later. gonna need new shocks.
... said Brandon on Apr 16, 2009 at 10:52 AM | link