If Opportunity Doesn't Knock

by Priscilla Burgers

Title

If Opportunity Doesn't Knock

Artist

Priscilla Burgers

Medium

Photograph - Photography

Description

IF OPPORTUNITY DOESN'T KNOCK by PRISCILLA BURGERS

A rustic door in the Barrio Viejo neighborhood of Tucson, Arizona is adorned with thirteen doorknobs. This charming door is the subject of a poster with Milton Berle's quotation, "IF OPPORTUNITY DOESN'T KNOCK, BUILD A DOOR."

Barrio Viejo means "old neighborhood" in Spanish. Also known as "Barrio Libre (Free)", this neighborhood was home to a culturally diverse community of people from America, Europe, It is the largest collection of nineteenth century adobe buildings in the United States. While Tucson has grown significantly over the past century, the area now known as Barrio Viejo remains connected to its celebrated historic character. Its colorful architecture and vibrant commercial activity always defined it as a community with an abundance of character. Unfortunately, many buildings in the area fell into significant disrepair during the middle of the 20th century. The adobe construction common to this area and a wealth of detailed historic documentation allowed many of the neighborhood's oldest structures to be restored, rebuilt and re-imagined for a new century.


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Spanish Theme Artwork Group - 6/5/2015

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T100 Appreciating Quality Works From All Mediums Group - 6/6/2015

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I Wish I Was There Group - 6/6/2015

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Women Photographers Group - 6/6/2015

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Street Art Group - 6/6/2015

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Art From the Past Group - 6/7/2015

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Out of the Ordinary Group - 6/7/2015

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Images That Excite You Group - 6/07/2015

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Arizona Photography Group - 6/10/2015

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What? Group - 6/11/2015

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T100 Digital Artwork Group - 6/28/2015

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Balcony Window and Doors Photography Group - 7/10/2015

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June 5th, 2015

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