“Summer 2012” Chalked on a Rust-Streaked Wall

"Summer 2012" graffiti written on a corroded metal wall with rust streaks and peeling paint.
"Summer 2012" graffiti written on a corroded metal wall with rust streaks and peeling paint.

Graffiti reading “Summer 2012” is painted on a rust-streaked metal wall beside a sidewalk and roadway. The wall’s paint is peeling, and corrosion covers much of the surface. Faded markings remain visible on the right side of the panel.

Taken September 2021

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