Old, painted bricks are a host to moss and tiny ferns.
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Coal chute reminds us of McKinney's age.
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McKinney's Historic Square is expanding in new directions. The growth of new businesses can not be contained inside the original grid. Now we find the brick & mortar is heading north on Kentucky & Tennessee Streets, as well as east on Virginia & Louisiana. New homes are nestling closer to the square as well.
This expansion isn't just the landscape of the square, shop hours are extending to capture the high traffic that continues into the evening hours. Eateries are shuffling chairs and tables to the sidewalk outside their businesses to give shoppers that coveted al fresco dining experience.
Having lived here for nearly 30 years, I never thought McKinney would grow like this. I'm overwhelmed that it's day has come again. There is not a bad time of the day or evening to explore this town.
I walk my dog to the square early, most mornings and can see the progress in a different light. With the many changes, there are still things for me to see that have been there for years and not caught my eye. There are little streets & alleys that still show me subtle or vintage nuances that hold McKinney to it's past. Whether visiting the square "before hours" or after, there are new and old elements that make this town's spirit and style grow with grace.
This expansion isn't just the landscape of the square, shop hours are extending to capture the high traffic that continues into the evening hours. Eateries are shuffling chairs and tables to the sidewalk outside their businesses to give shoppers that coveted al fresco dining experience.
Having lived here for nearly 30 years, I never thought McKinney would grow like this. I'm overwhelmed that it's day has come again. There is not a bad time of the day or evening to explore this town.
I walk my dog to the square early, most mornings and can see the progress in a different light. With the many changes, there are still things for me to see that have been there for years and not caught my eye. There are little streets & alleys that still show me subtle or vintage nuances that hold McKinney to it's past. Whether visiting the square "before hours" or after, there are new and old elements that make this town's spirit and style grow with grace.
Cadillac Pizza has expanded with patio dining.
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Renovations for what used to be Poppy's/Sweet Tomato/Cafe Malaga. We are all waiting to hear the new name!
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Parked behind a restaurant...whose driving this to work?
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