Along the iconic curve of the Paseo, modern visitors can see longstanding art galleries, new restaurants and the neighborhood centerpiece, The Paseo Plunge, in all its salmon-colored glory. And just south of The Plunge, at the end of the block, they will find an unobtrusive, whitewashed building that is about to get some new life. […]
John Belt
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Former community pool set to become hub for Paseo Arts District
The Paseo Plunge management hopes to open the entire first floor of the building in the near future.
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“He’s right,” he said. “There wasn’t a scene before, so we fucking made one.”
“He’s right,” he said. “There wasn’t a scene before, so we fucking made one.”
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‘A gift to the city’
Belt was a beloved local figure, known for his big personality and dedication to revitalizing the Paseo Arts District. The area, once derelict and in danger of closing down, is now a thriving art community that has garnered national acclaim. Jennifer Barron, Paseo Arts Association executive director, said the district owes much to Belt. “Simply […]
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Once upon a time on Paseo
John Belt Mark Hancock Nestled between N.W. 28th Street and N. Walker Avenue, to N.W. 30th Street and N. Dewey Avenue and encompassing an elegant, curving street and fanciful Spanish Revival architecture, The Spanish Village shopping center made its debut in 1929 on the cusp of the Great Depression. In those early days, Nichols couldn’t […]