Marty's Bar

This building had been a bar since the 1960's but closed in summer

2006.

It looks very much like east Ohio. I used to go to places like that. Small bars are becoming much less common.

We used to have a large number of them here in southern Maryland, but most have closed by now. Just another sign of the bygone times. A place where people could go, have a beer or three and actually talk to their friends face to face. All that is rapidly being replaced by the isolation of the internet chat-room. I wonder how many people reading this actually went out and did anything this weekend just for social reasons, or did we all just stay at home and play around in P.nut? How many friends do you have now (not incuding coworkers)with whom you visit regularly? Compare that to 10 or 20 years ago. This doesn't bode well for the future of society.

 

But enough Andyrant.

 

Kellen, square format B&W, what has gotten into you? Don't you now it draws 3/3 raters like flies to a dumpster? It looks good though. Really nice work.

Thanks, when I saw your picture of Dock's, I remembered that the neighborhood bar in Mortonville, near where I grew up had just closed & figured it might be worthy of a snap, before it turns into a Yoga Center or a Coffee House!

 

 

 

Kellen,

 

I really enjoy this photo. It reminds me of many places in the Northern Shenandoah Valley and West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle.

 

About the square format; my favorite framing format (when I can get away with it) is an 8" X 8" print in a 12" X 12" frame. Square is very cool....

 

Denis

Sorry to hear that Marty's closed. Enjoyed the eclectic indoor styling (diner/bar/linoleum) combination when visiting Marty's in the early 90's. If you cross over Strasburg Road, on the right is some metal art that might be worth a photo or two.

 

Regards

Hi Wayne, are you local? I think the metal structure was at New Frontier Landscape Supply on Laurel Road (the petting zoo & canoe rental right across from Marty's on the other side of Strasburg) I worked there back in 95-96.

 

 

 

 

"Loving all kinds of arts.., but taking pictures is going quicker." Here another one..: me. Haha.., indeed, painting this would take (without consuming..) at least three quarters of an hour. And with.. Would it end by painting the bar it self? (have no experience)I like this shot! Format, tones and the pleasant, not shaven surrounding. A nearly not realistic romantic feeling, but people in those days were (mostly?)more satisfied with just basics.. Not bad. Kellen, warm greetings from a tall Dutchman. By using great.. I would probably blush! ;) Olaf.

Thank you very much, not only for commenting but really "feeling" this piece. I am happy to have transported you from one Dutch land to another. (Pennsylvania).

 

Kellen,

I LOVE this picture! My grandfather owned this bar from the 1950's till I think the late 80's. His name was Enio Pacinelli otherwise known as "Sparrow". My mom and her 3 siblings grew up in this place and I spent alot of time here as a child. I am aware that it closed in 2006 but was wondering if its still standing? I would love to see it now. Again, great pic!

 

Lisa Colantuono - Tampa Fl.