The Homer Building and Café
March 30th, 2007
I was biking downtown and noticed a dreaded Development Application on the site of the Homer Building and the adjacent ramshackle house. It says the (heritage) Homer will be retained, but who knows if it will just be (literally) a shell of its former self. The house will surely be toast. I caught some views of both in their current state, for posterity.
I suspect the Homer Cafe, with its humble Arborite-and-linoleum ambience and its cheap and cheerful diner fare, will be the first victim of the overhaul though. So in the interest of new experiences (and in filling my growling belly), I headed in.
When the “FOR SALE” sign went up, I figured its days were numbered. But looks like this charming little yellow house, one of its kind in the land of highrises, is safe. At least, they haven’t knocked it down yet.
Great old diner near West 2nd. Modestly priced Chinese and Canadian cuisine. Non-updated decor inside and out. A delight.
This ramshackle house was still hanging in there in August of ‘02. Was it saved? I’m going to have to find out.
Another weekend, another group of memorable cars - I detect a theme here! The Gypsy Mermaid helped arrange this unique art show featuring unfettered inspiration on four wheels - the work of some highly creative (and fun-loving) minds.
