The Little Popcorn Shop (far left) has stood in an alleyway since the 1920’s. The new lighting and plaza recently opened in 2019.
After a heavy rainstorm a few days ago, I took my medium format camera down into the town I live in for some night photography while the streets were still wet with rain, and the sidewalks were empty– even though it was only 9:30 on a Friday night- normally a busy time with people filling the restaurants and ice cream shops.
One of the oldest buildings in downtown Wheaton, built c 1870’s.
The medium format camera is so well suited for architecture and night photography– the dynamic range (the ability to record details in the shadows and highlights) is amazing, and with a 51-megapixel sensor, the images are so sharp you can see smudges on the window panes.
Carlsons has been a fixture in town for over 100 years.
Quiet streets
Front Street
The old Wheaton Grand Theater (opened in 1925) has been empty for almost twenty years. Many have attempted to revive the theater but so far, all attempts have fallen short.
One of the newest restaurants in town.
More new restaurants on Hale Street.
Office building on Wesley Street
The old Post Office, c 1933