Tag: rural Americana

  • The Last Stand in Swan Creek – Historic Illinois Bank

    The Last Stand in Swan Creek – Historic Illinois Bank

    When Curiosity Takes the Wheel On June 2, 2020, I was out on one of my photography road trips, deliberately wandering the backroads in search of scenes that might be worth capturing. The day had already given me a few unexpected finds, and I was content letting the miles roll by without much of a

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  • Lesterville, Missouri General Store, More Than a Dot on the Map

    Lesterville, Missouri General Store, More Than a Dot on the Map

    The First Dawn General Store in black and white, a steady landmark on Main Street. Photographed March 30, 2023 © RJL Creative LLC. Use without permission is strictly prohibited. A Front Porch that still carries the weight of time The First Dawn General Store doesn’t jump out at you with neon or bright colors. Instead,

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