We headed out to Winslow but only made it to Two Guns...
We explored the old ghost town of Two Guns. This little town spring up during the westward railroad expansion and then later took on the Rt66 kitch to re-invent itself. Sadly, that didn't work and so now all that is left are remnants of what was. ( http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/two-guns)
Very much ressembles 'the walls' which belong to our property. 3 brothers owned the walls and their intention was to build a house. From what I've already said, you know this didn't happen. They'd built the ground floor...and no more. They disagreed and said walls were part and parcel when we bought Vignouse. Suffice to say that although we had the plans etc. we had other fish to fry when we moved in. The building permission has long since expired and will not be renewed due to radical changes to construction in the countryside. SIGH? However it's a very roomy woodstore, open air potting shed, garage with 24/7 daylight, dustbin location...+ sundry uses too numerous to mention. Think Glory Hole unlimited. ;-)
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Oh, if the walls could speak !
What painful building work it has been, no real material, or tools.
You picture is very dramatic when viewed against black.
Great picture but thanks so much for the link, I found it so interesting to read about the place so I can understand the picture. What a history it has...! If I understand it rightly, the 'now' route 66 is NOT the original one then? Do you know why they re-routed it?
@brett101 Thank you so much, this town has a real wild wild history in the beginning. The Navajo massacred a band of Apaches in a cave in this canyon long before the whites showed up. @gerry13 The old towns around here are nearly as wonderful as the ancient temples but still have a lot of interesting things. I wonder if the term ghost town isn't just a marketing device to attract tourists? Hope that you get a chance to see the 'wild west' someday. @s4sayer Historic properties have a great deal to offer, a connection to the past and people and a challenge to make them 'work' for current owners. Vignouse has pedigree. I've not had the opportunity to own and live in a home with such but would like to someday. @octogenarian Thank you so very much for the fav. This little town is very very isolated, the only source of timber would is 30+miles west so building out of stone was the only real choice they had. If there has been more wood, the buildings may not have weathered as well and all that might be left is the foundations. You are right about on black. @megpicatilly Thank you, the way of life that these early settlers had makes so very appreciative of what I have. I gotta remember that. @deborah63 Thank you a great deal. I have always wanted a stone home but maybe I should re-consider? There is something to be said for the warmth of drywall etc. @evalieutionspics Thank you very much, to have been a pioneer is took a greater strength than this old girl would like to every find. Just a softie at heart.
@stephanies The route 66 was originally conceived in the 1920's when cars didn't go that fast and broke down often. The road also was two lane and curvy. Started out as mostly dirt roads and was completely paved until 1938. The built it bigger and faster philosophy seems to have been the focus of the road builders in recent years. There are parts of the old route still around and I personally like them, very few cars and almost not big trucks to look out for. I understand that there are many types of tours available for the route. Last year we encountered a motorcycle (Harley Davidison-I think) group from Russia taking a tour of the route. There are also annual big festivals that people flock to. Big tourist draw locally.
very nice shot-i like the variations of grey tones and the natural framing
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What painful building work it has been, no real material, or tools.
You picture is very dramatic when viewed against black.
@gerry13 The old towns around here are nearly as wonderful as the ancient temples but still have a lot of interesting things. I wonder if the term ghost town isn't just a marketing device to attract tourists? Hope that you get a chance to see the 'wild west' someday.
@s4sayer Historic properties have a great deal to offer, a connection to the past and people and a challenge to make them 'work' for current owners. Vignouse has pedigree. I've not had the opportunity to own and live in a home with such but would like to someday.
@octogenarian Thank you so very much for the fav. This little town is very very isolated, the only source of timber would is 30+miles west so building out of stone was the only real choice they had. If there has been more wood, the buildings may not have weathered as well and all that might be left is the foundations. You are right about on black.
@megpicatilly Thank you, the way of life that these early settlers had makes so very appreciative of what I have. I gotta remember that.
@deborah63 Thank you a great deal. I have always wanted a stone home but maybe I should re-consider? There is something to be said for the warmth of drywall etc.
@evalieutionspics Thank you very much, to have been a pioneer is took a greater strength than this old girl would like to every find. Just a softie at heart.