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Famous Hamburger
If you are one of those people who never stop searching for the best hamburger ever, I would like to call your attention to this little place, which unabashedly proclaims itself to be the home of the “famous hamburger.”
But I should also mention that the place appears to be out of business. So there’s that.
Silverton, Texas
photographed 11.21.2021
higher than the sky
Changes in agriculture* have rendered this grain elevator (and many of its cousins) unnecessary. But this is at least the third time I’ve photographed this particular one, and I bet I’m not done yet. So they still do serve a purpose, although it is very limited and contributes nothing to local economies…
County Line, Texas
photographed 12.11.2021
*I said that like I know what those changes are. But I don’t.
Home (with a range)
The owners of this place insist they are going to renovate it. I am skeptical. Actually, now that I mention it, if there’s a stronger word than “skeptical,” then that’s what I am.
Jericho, Texas
photographed 11.21.2021
Toilet
My careful reader(s) may remember that I posted a photo of this place, the Glancy Motel, back in November. In that post I mentioned that a $7.75 million renovation of the place was scheduled. I spent a little more time looking around on a more recent return visit and I am quite positive that the $7.75 figure falls into the category of “a very low estimate.”
But, if you are looking for a busted parking-lot-based toilet, I can give you directions to this one…
Clinton, Oklahoma
photographed 11.27.2021
Slats
All of you know (because I mention it ALL THE DAMN TIME) that I like to look inside abandoned buildings.
This place was a service station at a crossroads miles and miles away from any kind of town. And the towns it’s closest to are little (the big one is 2,215 people), so it’s a real mystery why the place wasn’t able to stay in business. But anyway, check out the way that door is sagging down, one slat at at at time – that’s pretty nice, isn’t it?
Hall County, Texas
photographed 11.21.2021
