The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Greyhound Bus Station, Billings

There was just something about this that made me drive around the block and get out of the car to take a picture. It just seems so unapologe...

September 20, 2010 by Markydoodle

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Pete’s Kitchen & Satire Lounge

In the background of this picture you can see that Pete’s Kitchen is just a few blocks outside of downtown Denver. Behind those skyscr...

September 17, 2010 by Markydoodle

Rocky Mountain Rhino (2)

Being convinced that the rocky mountain rhino was rare, I was confident in the kitschiness of my first post when the sighting was made in Ev...

September 15, 2010 by Markydoodle

From Philly With Love “Rhythm and Soul” on the Legacy Label – LP Cover

I grew up in Philly. We had the music that’s for sure but these outfits are brilliant!...

by denny

Coney Island Hot Dog Stand, Bailey, Colorado

In 1966 a hot dog stand was born on the famous Colfax strip in Denver, Colorado. Several years later, it moved to Aspen Park, Colorado, and ...

September 14, 2010 by Markydoodle

Rocket Fizz

Rocket Fizz candy store, Ventura, California....

September 13, 2010 by Markydoodle

Giant Cow Skull Roadside Attraction

This giant longhorn skull which is attached to an rock facade / adobe building was built back in the 1970’s. It is located in Amado, A...

September 12, 2010 by Michael Ely

Mona’s Restaurant has legs

This restaurant is on 15th St. near the Platte River in downtown Denver. The legs are an attention getter, don’t you think? This is an...

by Markydoodle

Denver Art Museum Clean up tools

The things people create are fascinating to me, from the obscure to the mundane. This piece is visible from South Broadway on the east side ...

September 11, 2010 by Markydoodle

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ the Day – “Connie Francis Sings Jewish Favorites” LP and Rosh Hashanah Dinner at Street

. When I was young, “Connie Francis Sings Jewish Favorites” spun on the hi-fi every Jewish holiday. I loved Connie F., especiall...

September 9, 2010 by Allee Willis

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” OhiO” Sunglasses…

“OhiO” – What other state could sunglasses be designed using all its letters. Not even “IowA”. Love the concep...

September 8, 2010 by MyFunCloset

Titanic Branson

The Ozarks are a treasure trove of kitsch. Over the last 30 years, the Ozarks in Missouri have gone from small lake-front resort-motels, to ...

September 7, 2010 by Markydoodle

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Chuck Wagon Diner

Authentic Americana, right here on Hoyt and Colfax. Built in 1957, somehow this Denver landmark has endured. This steed stands sentinal over...

September 6, 2010 by Markydoodle

Tucson Vintage Neon

Back in the 1950’s and 60’s when the automobile was king, Tucson’s old road into town, Miracle Mile along with Oracle Road...

September 5, 2010 by Michael Ely

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 7-August 2010)

We went in search of a burger and fries and came upon “Jimmy’s Burgers” in the valley. It was a busy day at “Willis ...

September 3, 2010 by denny

Psychic Locksmith

I shot this photo about 15 years ago. Gone now. They should have known it was a bad location, ya know? This is quite a skill. “It̵...

by Peter Kimmel

Lion’s Lair Bar

I’ve driven by this bar many times, but today I decided to drive over and take a couple pictures of it. I don’t think I can desc...

August 29, 2010 by Markydoodle

Club 404 next to the Thrift Store

The sign for the “Club 404 Lounge” on South Broadway in Denver says it all with the font and the martini. And the fact that it&#...

August 26, 2010 by Markydoodle

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Leaving Pomplamoose and Hitting The Madonna Inn

Yesterday, me and Mark Blackwell, who I work with, drove back to LA from up north in Sonoma where I was working with Pomplamoose. As I had r...

August 25, 2010 by Allee Willis

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Big Bunny Motel

You can’t see it in this picture, but when you get up close, you can see that The “Big Bunny” Motel was originally called ...

August 24, 2010 by Markydoodle

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DETROIT WOODWARD AVE DREAM CRUISE…

http://www.wxyz.com/subindex/money/auto_news/dream_cruise The Fabulous 2010 Woodward Ave Dream Cruise was a great success today… The l...

August 23, 2010 by k2dtw

Little Man Ice Cream

Doesn’t everybody love it when a business looks like this? Little Man Ice Cream is in the Highlands Historic district just west of dow...

by Markydoodle

Frank n’ Hank’s Bar in Los angeles

I took these shots while on foot here in Los Angeles and was once again surprised at what I found nestled among the shops in Korea Town. I c...

August 22, 2010 by denny