Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Monday, March 10, 2014
Friday, March 7, 2014
Contractors
All of the pictures from Luray this week were taken on a windy and cold afternoon last month. It was not an ideal day for photography. The winter sun was harsh and there was not a cloud in the sky to soften the light, but I was there, my time was limited, and so I had to make the best of it. Later in the day when the sun was low in the sky conditions improved somewhat but it was still cold. Snow was falling the next morning. It has been a long winter.
Thanks for reading Photography In Place, and have a safe and enjoyable weekend.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Virginia Oak Tannery
Surrounded by hardwood forests and with plenty of water available from nearby streams, Luray was an ideal location for a leather tannery. The Borst Tannery operated in Luray up until 1863 when it was burned by the Union Army. In 1882, the Virginia Oak Tannery was built and operated in Luray until 1980, when tanning operations ceased.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Lunch at the garage - 1955
The last of three murals painted by artist Jennifer Bradt on the side of the former Ford Motor Company building in Luray.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Ready for delivery - 1955
One panel of a three panel mural on the former Ford Motor Company building in Luray by artist Jennifer Bradt.
Monday, March 3, 2014
1955 Spring Sale
Murals are more and more commonplace in small towns. On a recent visit to Luray, I spotted this mural on the side of a building as I was driving out of town. There are three scenes by local artist Jennifer Bradt depicting a 1950s era Ford dealership painted on the walls the former Ford Motor Company building. Look for the other two scenes tomorrow and Wednesday.
Luray, best known for the Luray Caverns, is located in the upper Shenandoah Valley.
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