Trip to West Virginia--Part 5c, South of the Gorge to Thurmond
Nov 26, 2022 18:33:10 #
With plenty of daylight left after leaving Keeney's Creek, we crossed "The Bridge" and headed to Thurmond. This excerpt from USAToday best explains what turned Thurmond into a near ghost town.
"A combination of factors emptied Thurmond. In the 1930s, the Great Depression killed one bank and caused the other to move. Thurmond's rail yard was built to handle steam locomotives, and that facility withered as trains switched to diesel. Key buildings, including the hotels, were destroyed in fires and never rebuilt."
"A combination of factors emptied Thurmond. In the 1930s, the Great Depression killed one bank and caused the other to move. Thurmond's rail yard was built to handle steam locomotives, and that facility withered as trains switched to diesel. Key buildings, including the hotels, were destroyed in fires and never rebuilt."
Nov 26, 2022 18:40:43 #
Beautiful series. I especially like #2,3, and 4. #3 is lovely with the striking red vine, and the starburst on #4 is stunning. The last one is gorgeous too.
Nov 26, 2022 18:48:45 #
Nov 26, 2022 20:26:51 #
I love all of these but #1 is my favorite!!
Dodie
Dodie
Nov 26, 2022 21:24:07 #
Nov 26, 2022 21:36:22 #
MFTVGirl wrote:
Beautiful series. I especially like #2,3, and 4. #3 is lovely with the striking red vine, and the starburst on #4 is stunning. The last one is gorgeous too.
Thanks so much, MFTVGirl--I appreciate your dropping in for a closer look!
Nov 26, 2022 21:38:19 #
Longshadow wrote:
I appreciate your sticking with all the segments of this trip, Bill--thanks for all the thumbs up!
Nov 26, 2022 21:39:35 #
luvmypets wrote:
I love all of these but #1 is my favorite!!
Dodie
Dodie
Don't you wish the walls could talk?!
Nov 26, 2022 21:43:50 #
UTMike wrote:
I am loving this series, Diane!
Thanks, Mike--glad you are seeing images that peak your interest. I keep my fingers crossed that so many barns don't become boring. Hopefully, the old mine villages and mills add a little variety.
Nov 26, 2022 21:44:22 #
dmeyer wrote:
Don't you wish the walls could talk?!
Absolutely!! Both at the bank and the train station. Next time you go on vacation I'm going with you. You find the neatest places to photograph!!
I'm still enjoying your trip and getting more envious with each post. :)
Dodie
Nov 26, 2022 22:11:26 #
luvmypets wrote:
Absolutely!! Both at the bank and the train station. Next time you go on vacation I'm going with you. You find the neatest places to photograph!!
I'm still enjoying your trip and getting more envious with each post. :)
Dodie
I'm still enjoying your trip and getting more envious with each post. :)
Dodie
Well, I may just take you up on that promise!!
Nov 26, 2022 22:21:03 #
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Nov 27, 2022 06:36:33 #
Your photos of Thurmond give us a peek back to an earlier time in America. The lushness expressed in the running creek amid the forest satisfies the eye, owing to the fine exposure. Thanks for sharing.
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