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What in the Wallingford?

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Hello and welcome to the first installment of Wallyhood’s new weekly contest, which we call (cue the theme music) “What in the Wallingford?”

The idea came from Paul Dorpat, who mentioned that The North-Central Outlook used to run a What-Is-It-Where-Is-It contest, in which readers would try to correctly identify an object from the neighborhood featured in a photo (examples below).

It has that playful, homey, small town feel that we so love, so why not? So, same deal: each week, we’ll be running a (cue the spooky music this time) Wallingford Mystery Photo. Your job is to correctly identify it. First person to leave the right answer in the comments section of the post wins! So simple, right?

Or is it? Because this is our first (spooky music again) Wallingford Mystery Photo:

Wallingford Mystery Photo

This week’s winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to the delicious Smash Wine Bar and Bistro (1401 N 45th St). Many thanks to our kind sponsor.

(Also, if you’ve got a camera and shoot a mystery photo we use, we’ll make it worth your while. E-mail us at [email protected]!)

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Jordan

I started Wallyhood back in 2008, right when my son was born, because I realized I had lived in the neighborhood since 1993 and didn't really know my neighbors. I figured writing a blog about what was going on around me would be a good way to meet people and help other people do the same. As the years progressed, those neighbors have picked up the torch and it is now a group effort, which I adore. I moved out of Wallingford for a few years (2020 - 2025), but I'm back, now living with my wife, son and dog (Dillinger) up in Tangletown.

This Post Has 10 Comments

  1. Jared February 2, 2011

    The top of the Taco Time sign!

  2. Robert February 2, 2011

    I think Jared’s right.

  3. person February 2, 2011

    Yeah it’s the Taco Time

  4. Amy February 2, 2011

    Absolutley Taco TIme!!! Yummiest fast food ever!!!

  5. Wallyhood February 2, 2011

    Dang, 6 minutes. I guess we need to make the next one harder. Roving photographers, help us out!

    Jared, nice work! We’ll be in touch to coordinate your prize.

  6. Janey February 2, 2011

    Well, I’m 13 hours late, but at least I guessed it right!

  7. Andrew February 2, 2011

    Ya, most stores on 45th will be instantly recognizable.

  8. Native February 2, 2011

    Hate to be a nit picker, but how about trying roving (not roaving) Wallyhood? Love this web site and thank you for your informational posts.

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      Wallyhood February 3, 2011

      @Native: Fixed! And I swear I’ll play the wild roaver no more.

  9. Rac February 4, 2011

    Yeah, I guessed Taco Time from the Google reader pic

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