You know that photo of row houses used in the banner on Troy's website and in other identity? As Chris Churchill found out -- it's not from Troy. Update: Harry Tutunjian says he's "gravely concerned" by the matter and says it will be corrected. Update 2: The photo's already been changed -- here's the old version. [TU] [@TroyMayor] (Thanks, packy!)
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That is hilarious. And kind of sad. But mostly hilarious.
... said T Ferg on Dec 16, 2010 at 11:38 AM | link
But they *could* be from Troy. :)
... said Lisa Barone on Dec 16, 2010 at 12:02 PM | link
Not surprised here. For several years now the rotating banners at the Albany airport have had a "Welcome to Albany" sign that is a field of bluebonnets (TX state flower, doesn't even grow here) in a field out in Albany, TEXAS. Mesquite trees and all. Google images fail at the ad agency.
... said James on Dec 16, 2010 at 12:12 PM | link
I would have rather the mayor say "WOOPS!" and get played off by Keyboard Cat than say he's "gravely concerned".
Just change the photo and chuckle about how no one noticed because no one goes to the Troy website. Problem SOLVED.
... said Casey on Dec 16, 2010 at 12:23 PM | link
Here is a photo of the Albany, TX field of bluebonnets welcoming people to the Albany, NY airport in baggage claim.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/51631277@N00/5266099435/
... said James on Dec 16, 2010 at 12:25 PM | link
The header's been changed already. Here's the old header:
http://web.archive.org/web/20070720151850/http://www.troyny.gov/images/top.jpg
... said packy on Dec 16, 2010 at 12:33 PM | link
Have they changed the photo? The one now shows a carriage and people in the streets.
... said sst on Dec 16, 2010 at 12:45 PM | link
If I were *actually* Supreme Ruler of Troy, heads would rolllllll, let me tell you! Wooooo!
I'm pretty ticked off at this idiot PR company, L&P Media, who used the image. It's embarrassing because anyone who knows Troy knows that we have plenty of our own beautiful architecture, we didn't need to borrow Boston's. AOA knows, anyone mocking Troy runs the risk of getting stabbed by me.
... said kimmieoftroy on Dec 16, 2010 at 8:41 PM | link
@kimmieoftroy: That's one of the funny things about this -- it's not like Troy is lacking for photo-worthy buildings. I mean, you could walk down most of the streets in downtown Troy and snap a photo like that.
It's just... odd.
... said Greg on Dec 16, 2010 at 8:48 PM | link
@Greg: That's why I'm so mad, it's not logical! Kimmie SMASH!!
Would love to see what amazing shots people like Sebastien B. have of Troy streetcapes. I'm sure they would blow the Boston shot out of the water.
... said kimmieoftroy on Dec 16, 2010 at 10:44 PM | link