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Home Ec door
After yesterday’s post, I thought I’d go ahead and show another school that’s had better days.
This is one of the buildings at the now-defunct Wellman Union School. The sign on the door says Home Ec, which makes it sound old-timey. Except that around here, people probably still do say “home ec.” Without being ironic.
Union School
Terry County, Texas
Nice place; needs work
Unfortunately, houses in this state of disrepair are not an uncommon sight in West Texas. At some point, it’s just cheaper, I guess, to abandon the old place and move into a mobile home.
near Fort Stockton, Texas
photographed 1.21.2013
Not
For someone like me, this building represented a Major Find: it was falling down, it was adobe, it was reasonably accessible, it was photogenic, and the sky was that shade of blue that looks particularly dramatic in black and white.
The sign above the doorway offers little in the way of coherent explanation of what might have gone on here, although it appears that Bishop & Jordan took over someone’s Coal Yard. Wood and/or briquettes may have been available. Unless they weren’t.
And that last line – does it say “not” or does it say “No. 1”? I am sure I can’t tell.
Marfa, Texas
photographed 1.18.2013
Outdoor plumbing
On the other side of this building, is a nice little tableaux that includes corrugated metal, a pair of square windows, and a toilet. Although of course, the toilet isn’t functional: there’s not a flush lever. Yeah – that’s the only thing that keeps it from being operational.
Also, some might suggest (Ahem, Ehpem – I am looking at you) a certain Mondrian-esque quality to this shot. Perhaps another haiku is in order?
Lamesa, Texas
photographed 1.17.2013
So, it IS a thing!
Remember the other day when I wondered if abandoned oil company shacks with boats parked next to them was a thing?
It appears that, yes, it is a thing: another sighting!
Lamesa, Texas
photographed 1.17.2013
PS – To my readers: let me know if you spot similar setups! I might have to start a whole new blog….
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