The Artistic Side Of Black Rock
Spending a day on Amherst Street can be full of artistic surprises. Like walking down a side street in the neighborhood (between Grant and Elmwood) and discovering a wonderful lighthouse. My friend Sue and I went to Nick's Place for lunch today and she all of a sudden shared, "Have you ever seen the lighthouse?" I had no idea what she was talking about, so after lunch we took a walk over to the corner of Peter Street and Amherst where the Assumption Church sits. We walked a couple houses down on Peter when Sue suddenly pointed and said, "There it is!"
And there it was... a lighthouse in the middle of Black Rock. The owner of the lighthouse, a pharologist who has since passed away, was apparently infatuated with the structures and built one replete with a cannon that sits out on the lawn. The lighthouse has features such as a gallery and parapet that add to the realism of the building. It was very strange to see this unusual landlocked lighthouse in Black Rock today. If ever there was a day to discover a treasure like this, today (never-ending downpour) was definitely the day. Amherst Street boasts an up and coming arts community that we will be showcasing for weeks to come.
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Max
Billy's Lighthouse is one of the areas treasures. A wonderful addition to downtown Blackrock. This was a labor of love. The Builder was a fine man and a true gentleman.
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doobie dave
is there any truth to the rumor that the facade is made up entirely of discarded trimmings from the dumpster of Spar's European Sausage?
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