I have passed this delapidated house, or barn, many times as we drove up to Copperas Cove to visit the kids and grandkids. I have often thought it looked like a good subject for a photo. People pass these relics (for lack of a better term) every day and probably never give a thought to the history in the structure.
Another photo of the house
Jan likes this view better
Times change, lives change, and the places we live change. Sometimes our places are abandoned as we move up or move on. I wish I knew who lived here, and why it is still standing in this place along Hwy 183. I will probably never know, but it is fun to think about it.
More later dear readers,
Mike Z
Times change, lives change, and the places we live change. Sometimes our places are abandoned as we move up or move on. I wish I knew who lived here, and why it is still standing in this place along Hwy 183. I will probably never know, but it is fun to think about it.
More later dear readers,
Mike Z
My friend Gordon H added a great sky background and improved the photo nicely. I have to learn how to do that! Thanks Gordon.Note 10/2010: Sorry to say, but "progress" has taken it's toll on this old house in Seward Junction. The expansion of Highway 183 has reduced the house to a pile of rotten wood. Pretty soon even that will be gone....
Not many will mourn the loss, but I have noticed on my travels lately that I've been looking for other old houses or barns that have similar appeal to this one. Maybe you'll see more in future posts?
that is a really lovely house and a nice picture as well. especially i love the colors on the first one ... aaaaan the "brick-stone-wall" that is kinda peeling off from the wall :D
ReplyDeleteThose are some great shots with awesome colors.....
ReplyDeleteBut I'm really looking at this site to try to make contact with Mike Ziegler. I would like to share some Pantermuehl photos and genealogy.
Please contact me at armke@ohiexchange.com
Hi K-L,
ReplyDeleteYeah, the fake brick kinda makes the photo doesn't it? :-) I thought at first that I was looking at an old barn but that made me think it was an old house instead. Now I'm thinking it was a house first and was converted to a barn (large door and hayloft above).
It's sure fun to speculate about it. I am tempted to find someone in the small town who might know something about the house. Will let everyone know if I find out anything.
Thanks for visiting!
Mike Z
PS Ken, I have emailed you separately
I think the colours of this barn are incredible - would never see that sort of thing over here. Makes you wonder if it ever was a house.
ReplyDeleteThankyou for visiting my blog - I see a few blogs on your roll that I love to read at too :)
Hello leavesnbloom!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome. I enjoyed browsing your blog, and I love your flower photos. I enjoy taking photos of unusual flowers around Texas, and I've seen some that are similar to the ones on your blog.
Could I ask a question? What is a "lade"? Forgive my ignorance, but I am very curious.
I have added your blog to my list of blogs, and hope it will entice more people to see your wonderful blog.
Come visit often!
Mike Z
That house reminds me of the old barn off to the right of the Farm House on Zion Hill, except that there was never a spot of paint on it. At least not in my lifetime. It would be interesting to hear the stories this house has to share.
ReplyDeleteHi Mary,
ReplyDeleteI think you're right it does have a similar "look," doesn't it? If I ever get a spare day or so I am going to go back and ask around and see if there are any interesting tidbits of information in the house/barn's history.
Will post anything I find out.
Thanks for visiting!
Mike
I believe that my Dad's family his father Wilburn Jennings married into the Seward family (Alma Seward) he was reared in Liberty hill Tx. I could see if any of my relatives have any information for you.. Savannah Folley
ReplyDeleteThanks, Savannah! I hope that Chell659 gets your offer to help. I appreciate you making the effort. Mike Z
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