iPhoneography: Rotary Dial
Photographed with an iPhone 4.
Toolbox: Hipstamatic (lens: Melodie, film: BlacKeys B+W)
American Science and Surplus
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
December 24, 2010
If you are ever in Milwaukee, apart from the beer and a highly recommended 5 Card Studs show, you should also stop at American Science and Surplus. It’s been at the same location on West Oklahoma Avenue since Dr. Research was making educational films for Frank Capra.
Stroll through the aisles. You’ll find joy buzzers, sea monkeys, beakers, HAZMAT suits, old pens, and even old rotary dial telephones. It’s like Archie McPhee without the Yodeling Pickles. Oh no wait… that’s aisle 1.
They also have a real Tesla Coil. I want one. Sadly, it’s not for sale, but if you ask nicely, they may fire it up for you.
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Marty is a self-employed graphic designer in the Fort Worth/Dallas Metroplex. He is an avid Rangers baseball, Chicago Cubs, Packers and Highbury Arsenal fan. In addition to capturing random moments with whatever camera is close by (usually his iPhone), his other interests include coffee, film, music, and traveling in seats 5E and 5F with his fiancé.
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I didn't know they have one of those shops in WI… There are two of them (the originals, maybe?) in the Chicago area. Pretty funky shops.
They're great! I want everything in them, but have no *need* for any of it! Except the classic Mt. Everest sunglasses.
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