The CARLV12 Blog is intended to reflect and document the commercial and industrial arts, and urban design of the 1950’s to the 1970’s. The topics will primarily focus on architecture, neon and vintage signage, and automobiles.
Breeze blocks, also known as concrete screen blocks, are a type of brise soleil, which means "sun breaker" in French. They first appeared in the early 1900s as concrete manufacturing improved. The blocks were originally utilitarian - cheap, durable building units used for structural walls, basements, and industrial buildings.
Conservation : T he act of protecting and preserving resources Restoration : T he process of returning something to a former, original, or unimpaired condition Preservation : T he act of keeping something valuable (like historic places, natural resources, or cultural artifacts) safe from harm, decay, or destruction Sahara Apartments Tucson, AZ Destroyed by storm 2025 Conserving neon signs and mid-century architecture is not just about nostalgia, it means protecting an era tha
2026 - 1st Quarter Drum Roll! The 2025 most popular print was…. In-N-Out Hamburgers – No Delay The sign is at the In-N-Out Museum located in Baldwin Park and is an original sign from 1948. Coming in 2nd and 3rd were Trixie Motel II and Psycho Suzi’s Motor Lounge News Carlos was named a Rising Star by VoyageLA magazine. You can read the interview HERE Major Policy Announcement: All photos , regardless of size or format, are limited to 100 impressions. Pink Cadillac I
