A Lost Era
This was once a small store and taxi stand on Main Street of a thriving and growing small town in south central Virginia. Catastrophy struck and most of the businesses on that street burned in a terrible fire. The town never recovered it’s glory, and only the very oldest of the population even realize that there ever was a Main Street. This is one of two buildings that still stand today.
This story isn’t all bad. The owner of this store moved his business right around the corner. He passed the store down to his son, and the son passed it to his daughter, and it is still in business today as a little country store for the community.
Shot taken with a Sony S-650.
A Lost Era belongs to the following groups:
Blast from the Past, Descriptions, Dilapidated Buildings, Everyday Life, First Things, History, Nostalgic Art and Photography, Rural Around The Globe, Rustic, Small town (you must stay where the population is below 3000), United States and Virginia Available for sale asMatted Prints and Laminated Prints

Terri Chandler
Very interesting story and excellant photo. We have a lot of those “small town blues” stories here in this area as well. It’s a shame to see so many of these wonderful old towns disappear.
Great capture!
DesignsByDeb replied
Thank you so much!
jesika
A fascinating story & image
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DesignsByDeb replied
Thank you, Jesika!
Susan Bergstrom
Love this! well done!
DesignsByDeb replied
Thank you, Susan!
Evita
Great capture!!D
DesignsByDeb replied
Thanks, Evita!
ej29
Excellent photo..Great work!!!
DesignsByDeb replied
Thank you so much!
Bill Gamblin
Deb…oh for those great days and everybody else wants progress…I don’t think they know what they are missing
DesignsByDeb replied
Thanks! You certainly paint the past with romance.
Fran0723
Excellent!
DesignsByDeb replied
Thank you so much, Fran!
Corina Daniela...
Cool picture!
DesignsByDeb replied
That means so much coming from you, Corina!
cheetaah
what a beautiful place, I love old buildings, this is beautiful. xooxox
DesignsByDeb replied
Thanks so much, Cheetaah!
mgrffths
What a great shot of an old building. I love photography old buildings!! They seem to have such a character to them and always a great story to tell!
DesignsByDeb replied
They certainly do. They are also a bit hard to get close to for a good shot, but it’s always worth it.
LilCat
I like old buildings so much! This one reminds me of my house!
DesignsByDeb replied
Thank you!
Rod Adams
Where is this located Deb?
DesignsByDeb replied
This is in a wee township in Virginia about 5 miles from mine. The population is less than 1000.
Appel
Great shot and I love the story behind it – thanks for sharing!
DesignsByDeb replied
Thank you so much! Sorry about the lateness of my reply!