The church at High Hill is, on the outside, a regular brick edifice. However, once inside, it is a spectacular vision of stained glass and painted surfaces. High Hill is located in Schulenberg, Texas.
This Painted Church is located in Dubina. It is Dubina, as there is no town. Geographically, it is about 10 miles from Weimar, Texas. The interior can only be seen through a secured front door due to vandalism issues brought on by the isolation of the area.
The Painted Churches as so named due to the brilliant painting inside the sanctuaries. If one has ever travelled to Germany/Braveria, they will recognize the wonderful style of painting on every aspect of the interiors.
Throughout the area of Texas between Houston and San Antonio is an area rich in Czech and German heritage. Part of that rich culture are the "Painted Churches." There is a cluster of these beautiful churches within an hour of one another. They are mostly Catholic, by faith. They are all located in small towns of Texas lining Interstate 10. With the exception of one, they are all open to the public and are still active parishes. More can be found at www.klru.org/paintedchurches/churches.html.
In Luling, Texas home of Watermelons, barbecue, and oil wells, is a creative bent. A series of oil pumps line the main drag and rail road tracks. The city decided to decorate the pumps. This is maybe the most familiar to those who drive through the city.
In Luling, Texas located between San Antonio and Austin is Zedler's Mill. This historic site was once a prosperous mill processing everything from grain, lumber, and cotton. It sits besides a beautiful river, once the source of its power. The Texas Historical folks are trying to preserve this beautiful piece of Texas History.
Not exactly a vehicle of steel. This wagon piece had obviously been up against the tree for a long time. The small town of Chappell Hill is very historic was one of the first areas settled by German settlers coming to Texas from Europe in the mid-1800's. I wonder if this wagon could be one that was used to start a new life so far away from home? Probably not, but there was something very peaceful about this scene in the Brazos Valley of Texas on a hot summer's day.
This is just a "cute" cartoon-like truck. Could be a prototype for a new Pixar movie.
Throughout the South, no matter the size of the town, or the demographic, there is a propensity to place "out to pasture" our various former modes of transportation. Is it all the land we have around us? Drive on any back road of a southern state and you will see the history of American transportation in fields of weeds, some just sitting, some serving a purpose. These will be the relics of our ancient civilization many years from now. Go figure!
A remnant of a unique American icon. In the fifties and sixties when cars were big enough to hold anywhere from two to twelve with three in the trunk, drive-ins were the primary entertainment for teenagers. Who cared about bad sound quality? No one was listening! These old theatres were some of the first to use neon in all of its glory. "American Graffitti" anyone?
Anyone who grew up in the Gulf Coast and had a late night craving for a chopped pork sandwich, fries, and a "coke" remembers the Pig Stands. Most are gone now having given way to calorie guilt and urban renewal.
Can you count the advertisers on this one wall? This was tucked away in an alley in Lockhart, Texas.
Get off the beaten path. Avoid the ubiquitous Walmarts in small town Texas. These abandoned buildings speak of an era when communication was simple.
There is a great cemetary located off Broadway in Galveston, Texas. As in many older cemetaries that are filled with those who are of the Catholic faith, there is some grand statuary. This grave marker is intrinsic in its sadness.
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