Coffee Pot Cafe

Artist: Karen Checca
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Coffee Pot Cafe

When I was very young this cafe opened called the Coffee Pot. It didn’t stay in business too long, as I remember, but, as a child, I always thought it was just the coolest building, lol. It had a horseshoe counter with stools all around the circle. When it went out of business, it stood empty for many years. Most recently it had been the office for the James River Rafting and Canoe Company (I think that was the official name). On either side of the building they had racks of canoes where people would rent them to take off on their own, or opted for guided tour trips, which were also offered. I remember when the rafting company opened in the 70’s b/c I drove past this building every day on my way to work. “That won’t last long,” I thought. Good thing I didn’t make a bet because it prospered and stayed open until only a few years ago. We rode by it earlier this month and I had to stop and take a picture. On Rt 60, between Buena Vista and Lexington, VA, across the 4-lane road by Ben Salem Wayside (where everyone would stop for a picnic and swim in the summer), the Coffee Pot is still standing, 40+ years later. We both may be showing our age, but we’re both still hanging in there. ;)Karen

Pentax K200D, 800 ISO, 1/180 sec, f/6.70, 28 mm, Pentax-DA lens, Redfield Fractalius Filter applied

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kathy s gillen...

great captue, what a cool building
Karen Checca replied

Thanks so much, Kathy! It really is cool, though a little dilapadated now, lol. :)Karen
Diane Schuster

I love this Karen, love the treatment, it makes it look nostalgic, loved your text! Dee
Karen Checca replied

Hi, Dee….thanks so much for your wonderful enthusiasm and kind words about this shot. It’s quite the odd piece of architecture, but I’m glad it’s still standing! :)Karen
Diana-Lee Saville

What an awesome shed!!! I would love this building in my backyard :))

There was an old woman who lived in a ….coffee pot.. lol
Karen Checca replied

LOL!! ...who had so many beans, she didn’t know what to do? lol Thanks so much, Diana! :)Karen
CynLynn

wow this is cool, and a nice bit of history and good memories for you! super work kere Karen!
Karen Checca replied

Thanks, my friend! I’m sure you’ve seen some interesting roadside sights on your many trips! :)Karen
Vickie Emms

what a cool place,,,,,,,,, lovely shot Karen and very interesting dialog,,,,,
Karen Checca replied

Thanks so much, Vickie; it’s funny how you see things after being away for so long that you use to see every day and never pay attention to. :)Karen
Jay Gross

Great shot, and a great building for subject. I’d so live there, or open a retro café in the place. -J:
Karen Checca replied

Hi, Jay, and thank you for your great comment! I guess you could live upstairs and have the retro cafe downstairs….wouldn’t that be cool! You could put steps up the spout for a little “balcony,” lol! :)Karen
Brian Dodd

Great Shot!!
Karen Checca replied

Thanks so much, Brian; much appreciated! :)Karen
sunshine0

What a great find Karen and thanks for saring the history that goes along with this building!
Karen Checca replied

Thanks so much, Marie! (Nice new thumbnail!!) :)Karen
jeffrae

Cool building and conversation piece. Nice choice to apply filter.
Karen Checca replied

Thank you, jeffrae, I appreciate your kind words! :)Karen
Nancy Chambers
Karen Checca replied

Thank you, Nancy, for selecting this shot to feature; it’s an honor!! :)Karen
Barbara Anderson

I love this house, It is co cute, the pic is amazing Congrats on the feature.
Karen Checca replied

Thank you so much, Barbara, for the congrats and for the kind words. It is certainly an unusual building; I’m just amazed the handle and spout are still there!! LOL :)Karen
shellbee

oh so neat, thanks for sharing
Karen Checca replied

I’m so glad you liked it, shellbee! Thanks so much :)Karen
Tami Nielsen

Great background story and great photo. I love stories like this from childhood memories…
Karen Checca replied

I’m so glad you enjoyed this, Tami! Thank you so much for your kind wordds! :)Karen
T. Wall ~Throu...

This is fantastic Karen, you did a great job. Please send it to The Beginners Corner & All About Your Best Work!
Karen Checca replied

Thank you so much for the kind words and the invitations! :)Karen
Vanessa Anderberg
Karen Checca replied

Woo Hooo!!! Thank you so much, Vanessa! :)Karen
Luann Ryan

I love this, great frac work too !!
Karen Checca replied

Thank you, Luann; I liked that filter on this one too. :)Karen
lorilee

Oh my gosh!!! How darling is this!!!!!
Karen Checca replied

Isn’t it cool? I can’t believe it’s still standing, lol. Thanks so much, lorilee! :)Karen
Michelle Barlo...

BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO
Karen Checca replied

Thank you very much, MIchelle! A little piece of weird Americana, lol! :)Karen