While driving back from Corpus Christi I came across an old farm house and a 1970ish Ford Econoline Motor Home abandoned off an old farm road near West Sinton. Next door looks to be another farm house or maybe storage building. Two abandoned … [Read more...]
December 3, 2014 By 1 Comment
Two abandoned Farm Houses and Old Ford Econline Motor Home Near West Sinton, Texas
November 29, 2014 By 4 Comments
The Abandoned Benton City Institute
The abandoned Benton City Institute was considered an important part of the early education in the area. The building was built in 1875 and was established in 1876 and was called the Benton City Normal Institute. The institution operated under the … [Read more...]
November 20, 2014 By 29 Comments
Abandoned Farm House in Eddy, Texas
For over ten years I have made the drive from Dallas, Texas to San Antonio. During my years in college I made the drive down to San Antonio almost every weekend and holiday I could to visit my wife (girlfriend at the time) at Trinity University. I … [Read more...]
October 24, 2014 By 5 Comments
The Old Stone Prison in Decatur, Texas
The Old Stone Prison in Decatur, Texas is the first stone house in town. The house was built in 1859 by prison labor. The main house was the residence of the sheriff or deputy. The small three cell jail was in the basement with the meals being … [Read more...]
October 20, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Triple DDD Motel and DDD Café in Wichita Falls, Texas (Closed)
The Long Time Abandoned Triple DDD Motel in Wichita Falls, Texas The Triple DDD Motel in Wichita Falls, Texas off old HWY-287 has been closed for years. The current owners have abandoned most of the buildings and used the rest for storage. For … [Read more...]
September 30, 2014 By 1 Comment
Abandoned Pink Farm House on FM 677 South of Illinois Bend, Texas
On my last trip to Oklahoma I decided to decided visit Spanish Fort, Texas then head up through central Oklahoma taking back roads for a good part of my trip up to Oklahoma City. Last week I posted about a small farm house I found off FM 677 and FM … [Read more...]
September 25, 2014 By 2 Comments
Abandoned Farm House Near FM 677 and FM 373 N
On one of my trips to Oklahoma City I decided to take a detour a little farther west on HWY-82 than I normally do. I mapped out a small road trip to the historic small town of Spanish Fort, Texas and then up through the back roads of rural Oklahoma … [Read more...]
June 3, 2014 By 3 Comments
Abandoned Building Near Gunter, Texas
Almost two months ago I had to run up to Denton to get some more transcripts from UNT for a job prospect. Afterwards, I did a little exploring off 287. I took it as far as Sherman. I found several places worth stopping and several old farm roads … [Read more...]
May 25, 2014 By 1 Comment
Abandoned Grain Elevator and Silos in Megargel, Texas
During my photo trips I am always on the look out for side trips and other abandoned vehicles and buildings. One of the unplanned stops I had to take was in the town in Megargel, Texas. About the Abandoned Grain Elevator and Silos in Megargel, … [Read more...]
April 8, 2014 By 6 Comments
Celina Ice & Cold Storage Co in Celina, Texas
Celina Ice & Cold Storage Co. was at one time an old ice house back in time when most people didn’t have an ice box or refrigerator (also before they were invented.) As most ice houses of that time period were more than just cold storage, it was … [Read more...]
