Delving Into The Past:
Several years ago, I decided I wanted to shoot a collection of old barns, farmhouses, tobacco drying houses, and various other old buildings and vehicles that provided a glimpse into the history of rural Johnson County, North Carolina. Sadly, having not acted upon this instinct sooner, several buildings standing five years ago are now gone. So, after allowing this to happen, I decided to get out and shoot the remaining structures around the township of Archer Lodge in North Carolina—before it was too late.
I couldn't decide whether I wanted this project in black and white or color; I liked elements in both aspects... so I decided upon a 50-50 blend between the two, producing an unusual feel to the images.
Abandon church 249 Medlin Road, Clayton, North Carolina 27527.
David Pace's Grocery located at 5244 Covered Bridge Road, Clayton, North Carolina 27527.
Abandoned farmhouse located 272 Wendell Road, Wendell, North Carolina 27591.
A 1948 Plymouth Special Deluxe, abandoned outside Atkinson Towing and Recovery, located at 1900 Wendel Road, Wendell, North Carolina 27591.
A derelict house (unnumbered) located across from David Pace’s grocery at 5244 Covered Bridge Road, Clayton, North Carolina 27527.
An abundance single-story home (unnumbered) located at the intersection of Covered Bridge Road and Forest Creek Drive, Clayton, North Carolina 27527.
Once upon a time, this was a 1965 Ford Station Wagon—now at the end of the road, located in a field behind David Pace’s Grocery store at 5244 Covered Bridge Road, Clayton, North Carolina 27527.