18 May 2009

Krazy Kat Klub

"Krazy Kat in 1920 was a "Bohemian joint in an old stable up near Thomas Circle ... (where) artists, musicians, atheists, professors" gathered. Miraculously the structure still stands, five blocks from the White House, as a gay bar called the Green Lantern. " - Independent Gay Forum

Hmmm... I think I want to go back in time and dress like a bohemian gypsy with a bob haircut and rolled down stockings, hang out in a tree house and have my portrait painted by a man named Cleon Throckmorton. Is that really too much to ask?Untitled-3

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For the full effect see the photos here, here, here, here and here.

27 comments:

kater said...

Ohhh, I love this post! I want to live in one of the pictures.

Darla: Retro Ways said...

These pictures are amazing and just stunning to look at.
♥Darla

anabela / fieldguided said...

NO WAY! These are so amazing! Abandon all soap! I love it.

Anonymous said...

these are probably some of my favorite photos you've ever posted! I want to live right in them! I wish something like the Algoniquin round table still existed, the idea of poets/artists/professors etc gathering and just discussing sounds fantastic.

hon said...

I love tree houses!

Q's Daydream said...

These are wonderful!!! Thanks for sharing :o)

Q's Daydream said...

Oh yes! you probably know by now, but TCM is playing all movies from the early 30s today :o)

Melanie said...

I'm so in love with these photos great post!

Angelique said...

These pictures are amazing! I love the top two in the tree house the most.

Thanks for sharing :)

Oni said...

these are like photos from my dream life

Penny said...

I certainly agree with everyone else...these pics are amazing!

reckless daughter said...

these are incredible!

Outi said...

"a bohemian gypsy with a bob haircut " -- Oh, just how wonderful does that sound!

Grace said...

Oh what a time to be alive!

Gracie.

Anonymous said...

This are so cool. I love pictures from the 1920s. (:

Freddie said...

oh me too please... those photos are fabulous.

corrie said...

You're quickly going to send me spiraling back into that flapper phase I went through in high school!

LF said...

I will totally join you in a tree with bobs and all! Looks like so much fun!!

jess s//

Jules said...

This are amazing shots! And i love them all,thanks for sharing it.Have a great day ahead.=)

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Unknown said...

Amazing pics.Looking forward on your next post.Have a good day.=)

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Josephine Frances said...

this is the coolest thing I've ever seen!

Vera said...

Oh I always tried to build and live in a tree house. But it never really worked out...Beautiful pics!

Marina said...

This is so amazing! I live in DC and have friends who frequent the Green Lantern...I also work very near by the spot...thank you for sharing!!! best post.

glam.spoon said...

I am with you! and I'd like to live in black & white please.

Yuri said...

Great pictures! I always wonder what the old times were like...


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roberta jane said...

wow, fantastic pictures!

Erin said...

Brilliant post! The pictures are amazing! I particularly love the first pic, and the girl looking directly into the camera! <3