The gentrification of Cherokee Street has been amazing to watch over the last ten years, but especially exciting in the last few years. I remember as a child, my grandmother would take me, my uncle and, my cousin down on Cherokee Street after church. We would have lunch at Woolworth, window shop and, end up at Globe. Sadly as I grew older the neighborhood declined. The only stores that I can recall surviving, until about a year ago, were Casa Loma Ballroom, Globe, Spectrum, and a handful of tax and furniture rental stores. The Cherokee neighborhood is now a wonderful melting pot of artist, shop owners, restaurants, and bars. In just a few hours, all of my senses were entertained. I had a wonderful meal at Melt, enjoyed a beverage at The Art Bar and, worked on some low light photography, while listening to tunes coming from a variety of local venues. I ended the night with a light trail provided by a local skate boarder, alley cat by the name of Saint. I hope you enjoy the sights as much as I did. Peace,
