art deco capital of the world?
on our way to our next farm-stay in hastings, we're stopping for a tour of napier, which claims to be the art deco capital of the world (tulsa and miami also claim the same title). at any rate, napier is impressive. it reminds me of universal studios, florida. we feel like we are on the set of an old detective movie (in which we are trying to find the true art deco capital of the world and unmask the imposter cities). here are the facts of the case thus far: in 1931, napier suffered a terrible earthquake (7.9), and in the two following years, the city was rebuilt, almost entirely in the art deco style. these days, an art deco celebration is held every summer, in which locals dress in 1930's attire and participate in 1930's activities. watch out tulsa and miami.
posted by della on
Saturday, November 11, 2006
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