While driving around for work this morning, I snapped some photos of a silver horse statue in the brand new Rite Aid center on the corner of Marconi Avenue and Eastern Avenue in the 95821 zip code of Sacramento. This newly constructed shopping center is located just West of Carmichael and the Rite Aid store has been open for less than one month old.
What do you think of the horse? Its gleaming and its not hard to miss, is it? Do you like it? Do you hate it? Does it add to the appeal of the retail center? Do you think it fits in with the neighborhood?
A couple of weeks ago this horse was dubbed by my three year old as Silver (sounds appropriate I suppose). It is certainly a landmark for the intersection now because passersby will be drawn to look at it. For reference, Wikipedia says the following of the word landmark: In modern usage, a landmark includes anything that is easily recognizable, such as a monument, building, or other structure.
I am intrigued by landmarks, architecture, neighborhood design, and how things like this added together make up the feel for a neighborhood. Moreover, my career as a real estate appraiser helps me to continually analyze the appearance of neighborhoods and properties.
I hope you enjoy the video. Comment and suggest a name for the horse if you’d like. Thank you.
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I like the horse. Adds visual inspiration with it’s presence, shine and artistic beauty. Sacramento and Placer county can always use an influx of art and stimulating environmental pieces. Even if I don’t necessarily find the complete beauty in an art piece, I love having landmarks or pieces of memory to associate with an area. Cool post Ryan!
Righ on, Heather. I actually like the horse. There is a similar looking statue on Hazel of a rooster, and I’m not a big fan of that one. The horse wins. Thanks.