Buildings left behind on bypassed Main Streets and rural back roads.Vernacular, meaning "of the place", these structures once served as centers of community and commerce. Often built by hand with utility of design, having now acquired the patina of peeling paint, patched roofs and faded signage, these are survivors of another time.

 The new book  "Backroads Buildings" published March 2021

 


 

Barber Shop, Etowah County, Al.

 

Mechanic shop in former church, Shew Hollow, N.Y. 


The Harris Place Roadhouse, Snow Hill, Al.


Sheldon General Store, W. Rupert, Vt.


Smile Inn Roadhouse, Des Allemands, La.


Milk Can building, Manville, R.I. 

 

Adams Grove 1853 Church, Dallas County, Al.


Tin shed, Cuthbert, Ga.


Winged- roof mystery shed, Florence County, S.C.


Truckstop café, Etowah County, Al.


Corn crib, Otsego County, N.Y.


Mr. Martin’s Store, Irish Bend, La.


Pie Shop, Montgomery County, N.Y.


Parshall & Marks General Store, Middlefield, N.Y.


Gas station, Oak Hill, Al.


Former foundry building, Oak Hill, N.Y.


Community Praise House, St. Helena Island, S.C.



  Dixon Grocery, Blaine, Tn.

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