We managed to go on a picture-trek this weekend but it's been a cyclone of activity since the weekend so I am late in posting! I forced myself to do the taxes tonight and then finished the online application and submission of the FAFSA form for Ross to be eligible for federal college monies. Whew!!! So relieved to have that behind us. He's applied for quite a few scholarships so hopefully we will begin hearing from some of these folks.
The gorgeous county courthouse below is the courthouse for Denton County, Texas. The county seat is likewise named Denton, and coincidentally, is the home of University of North Texas where Ross hopes to attend beginning in Fall 2009. (He's been accepted, just don't know about funding availability and the like). The courthouse was built in 1896 and appears to be constructed of the abundant limestone in Texas.
After every imaginable picture from every imaginable angle was recorded by the camera, we hit the road and stopped in this near-extinct town. It is Tioga, Texas and its claim to fame is the birthplace of Gene Autry. Wow!! Who knew??? All the shops are deserted and there are not many signs of viable business.
Continuing on our quest, we entered Gainesville, Texas... the county seat for Cooke County. This courthouse isn't nearly as impressive as some others we've photographed.
What was impressive in Gainesville was the historic home tour near the downtown area. We walked the sidewalks and captured photos of many period homes. This is only one of many, but it is also a favorite.
This historic church had some truly wonderful windows. The symmetry and form "spoke to me" through the camera lens. One thing strikes me as interesting when I look at the photos when I upload them from the camera. The trees are bare of leaves so one can see the entire structure. In the late spring and summer it would be extremely difficult to get such detailed shots.
Many of the downtown businesses had tiles or other entrances declaring the name of the firm or its purpose. Many of these stores are no longer in business, but the names at the doors remain.
These tiles were very colorful and very well preserved. The shop was empty.
This tiled entrance was so charming... and also no longer in business.
3 comments:
Love that courthouse. It really is special. And of course I always enjoy your journeys.
Gena, I see a quilt medallion in that tile floor LOL. Thanks for sharing.
I think I saw the same medallion, Robin!!! Even the "border" was a good pattern.
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