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Fort Worth Stockyards- FW, TX
Located just a few miles north of downtown Fort Worth, the Stockyards National Historic District is a living reminder of the American West. Granted, a sanitized, tourist friendly version, but one with enough authenticity to be interesting. Although Fort Worth was long a stop along the fabled Chisolm Trail, which moved Texas cattle up to Kansas for distribution, the Stockyards District was a product of the westward expansion of railroads in the late 1800s. With the arrival of service to Fort Worth in 1876, the city became a major shipping point for livestock. By the end of the century, several meat packing plants, including Armour and Swift, were established near…
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Santa Fe Architecture Gallery
Santa Fe is an outrageously fun town, full of history, fabulous architecture, amazing art, and some of the best food in the country. Although primarily known for its adobe structures, there are a wide variety of architectural styles found around town, including the only circular state capitol building in the United States, and a fantastic Romanesque Revival cathedral. Home to both the Santa Fe Trail and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, it is a classic main street town, with a wonderful historic historic past. Wonderfully walkable, Santa Fe is an absolute pleasure to photograph and explore.
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Flatonia, Texas
I love an old railroad town. If it is located in the West, all the better. Some have survived, some have not. As commerce and travel moved away from the train, people moved away from the tracks. Fortunately, beautiful examples of late 19th century commercial buildings were often left behind. Flatonia’s historic downtown has largely been left intact, and offers a window into the past. It doesn’t offer much else, but for those who love architecture, it is more than enough.
