Vintage Blacksmith Shop and Stables...............

[Kelley (Texas)]

This is a picture of an old blacksmith shop and stables on property off the beaten path down here in South Texas. The picture was taken with a Canon A720 IS point and shoot camera that I use in my travels by motorcycle through out South Texas recording historical sites or sites of interest that are rapidly vanishing from the land. This particular picture was a little difficult to take because it was taken as the fog was lifting and the sun was peeking out of the clouds. For informational purposes, I located this old blacksmith shop and stables through many hours of research. I have reason to believe that this is the blacksmith shop and stables where a Marshal Ben Thompson stayed for the night in 1884 while en route to San Antonio, Texas, where he was ambushed and killed. Kelley (Texas)

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[Tom/Cocoa]

Great shot and great story as well.... Glad to see someone cares about the past...

 

[Kelley (Texas)]

I have been working on this journal for well over a year, visiting and researching lots of interesting places all across South Texas. The picture posted below is an old hotel located in a small town east of Austin, Texas...if only the walls could talk. I think that I used a Canon S3 point and shoot digital camera to take this picture, not sure. I take a few rest breaks along the creeks and rivers...lots of birds and I am tempted to take a few bird pictures, but I would not expect them to be of the quality of the ones that you take and post on this Forum. Your pictures are beautiful, so colorful! Kelley (Texas)

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[Tom/Cocoa]

Thanks Kelley, your pictures are good... I too enjoy old buildings but here there is not much to choose from. When I visit Pamlico Beach N.C. again in March I will try to capture a few of the older buildings.. One thinks of the history of old and forgotten places...As you say if these walls could talk...When I was a child I can remember so many places that are gone now and it would be so nice to have pictures of them.. Keep up the good work...
Tom

 

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[Kelley (Texas)]

My photography is directed towards recording old towns, ghost towns, historical sites and other interesting things of long ago times. I ride the back roads of Texas in search of interesting subjects on a regular basis...very enjoyable. Thank you for the compliment. Kelley (Texas)