Nearly deserted, walking towards Thelma’s Kitchen and its immediate vicinity feels equivalent to walking alongside an alleyway. Located only a couple feet away from the highway, Thelma’s Kitchen is a relic of the past, and its existence seems to almost self-perpetuate its period. Its bright red brick walls stand out amongst its surroundings, making it the center of attention to any passerby. Right next to the shack, a building is undergoing renovations. The metal bars that strut upwards offers a unique view as pedestrians see for themselves the process of change occurring on the street of Sweet Auburn.