I live on the edge of a small town. An old ranching river town. You might have gone roaring through it on the freeway. Unless you drive into town, you will never see the beautiful old buildings.
There is a sense of community in a small town. Yes, everyone knows everyone elses business, which can be troublesome, but it is also a sort of protection.
There is a sense of community in a small town. Yes, everyone knows everyone elses business, which can be troublesome, but it is also a sort of protection.
The Cowman's grandpa used to drive cattle the 15 miles from the home ranch out West to the rail head here. Sadly the ol' stockyards are gone, as is the railroad station. Thankfully, there are some of the old homes still around.
A girlfriend said she would ride around with me while I took pics of some of the older homes in town. We had a great time as we shared bits & pieces of the history of some of the houses. There are a variety of styles, Craftsman to Italianate and everything in between. They are all very old, lived in, and loved. Here are a few of the many...
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| The guys weren't home or I would take you inside. It's stunning inside, and has a huge french kitchen to die for. |
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| built in 1910 |
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| They are putting in new posts at the bottom of the steps, so the steps are roped off. |
