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Sugar House, El Paso Tx

Sugar House, El Paso Tx

For 25 years retired Levi Strauss worker Rufino Loya Rivas built "La Casa de Asucar" around his home as a tribute to the city of El Paso. The House of...
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For 25 years retired Levi Strauss worker Rufino Loya Rivas built "La Casa de Asucar" around his home as a tribute to the city of El Paso. The House of Sugar's hyper-ornate statues and features were inspired by Catholic churches Rufino recalled from his youth in Mexico. Called sugar house because it is all looks like a confectionary delight.

The tribute has been built surrounding his house as a fence of sorts, complete with many religious-themed statues and descriptions in both Spanish and English.
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NIKON D3100

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 400 Shutter 1/25 Focal Length 550/10

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Mar, 2016

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#Sugar house #cherub #statue

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