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Powell's City of Books, Portland

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:40:00 -0700

December 29, 2022

Powell’s City of Books is a legendary landmark for bibliophiles and a cornerstone of Portland’s cultural landscape. As the world’s largest independent new and used bookstore, it occupies an entire city block in the Pearl District, housing what is estimated to be over a million books across nine color-coded rooms.

Founded by Walter Powell in 1971, the store has grown into a beloved institution, drawing locals and tourists alike to wander its seemingly endless aisles. This photo captures the iconic facade of a place that is more than a store—it is a sprawling city of books, located at 1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR.

Paris Hermès Store

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 11:27:17 -0700

April 2, 2024

Along the Left Bank at 17 Rue de Sèvres, Hermès opened its Rive Gauche flagship in 2010 inside the former swimming pool of the Art Deco Hôtel Lutetia complex. The interior, designed by RDAI, threads light wooden pavilions through the preserved volumes of the 1930s bath, creating a soaring retail hall that nods to Parisian modernism.

The site, known as the Piscine Lutetia, had been listed as a protected historic space; Hermès’ conversion balanced heritage with contemporary craft, expanding the house’s presence to the Left Bank after 170 years on the Right. The store quickly became a design destination, pairing leather goods and silk with bookshop‑style vignettes and floral displays beneath the former gallery balconies.

Pike Place Market – Bookstore

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 11:27:17 -0700

August 6, 2025

The Corner Market building along Post Alley anchors a warren of small shops, cafes, and—tucked upstairs—a tiny multi‑story bookstore. Narrow stairs and short runs of shelving make the space feel stacked rather than sprawling: crammed tables, low ceilings, and hand‑lettered signs.

Built in 1912, the Corner Market is one of several historic market buildings that survived mid‑century urban renewal pressures. Today it’s a quiet counterpoint to the main arcade, where the little shop climbs more than it spreads—cozy, multi‑level, and small enough that you can scan every shelf in a single visit.

Hotel New York Barbershop

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:00:14 -0700

December 21, 2013

Located in the historic former headquarters of the Holland America Line, the New York Barbershop is a true Rotterdam institution. After the Holland America Line ceased operations from this building, it was transformed into the iconic Hotel New York, which opened in 1993. A year later, the barbershop found its new home in the hotel’s basement.

The shop, run by Robert Lagerman, embraces a retro aesthetic, offering a classic barbershop experience where men can relax with an espresso or a beer. It’s a place that values craftsmanship and tradition, a nod to the building’s storied past as the departure point for thousands of emigrants seeking a new life in America. The barbershop is still open and can be found at Koninginnenhoofd 1.