I agree that from an architectural standpoint painting brick is a terrible
thing to do. However Asbury Lanes is making an effort to become more appealing
from the street and is undergoing some long needed spruce up projects. It was
never an architectural gem like the 5th Avenue Pavilion or Convention Hall...
the bowling alley had a brick front much like you'd see on a suburban house...
just a simple facade treatment, like the vinyl siding that adorned its upper
half for many years.
They're talking of painting some murals on it.
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, wernerapnj wrote:
Ironic - shortly after my prior post regarding the defacing of our classic
buildings I see a report about the Asbury Lanes...
Note the before and after photos... what a shame.
http://asburyparksun.com/new-color-new-coat-of-paint-at-asbury-lanes/
http://asburyparksun.com/new-management-takes-over-at-asbury-lanes/
I have heard the ... 'cleaning it up'... explaination far to often over the
years. Poorly informed management. A brick building is supposed to have
visual interest... texture, patina,.. a natural appearance.
Painting brick is a bad idea on many levels, aesthetics, maintainance issues,
moisture retention.not at all preservation minded.
:-(
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