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Bailey Guns
07-22-2021, 16:43
Figured we had a picture thread for just about everything else...why not one for cool, red-blooded, American stuff. Anything American is fair game.

I took a little day trip to check out an antique store in Albany, TX a few weeks ago. Came across the courthouse and the old jail building. The courthouse was built in 1883. I think the jail was built prior to that. The jail is used by the sheriff's department staff these days, cuz, you know...it's not up to standards for housing prisoners, I guess. It's a federal thang.

So, here we go. I thought this was very typical of small-town America and the Ten Commandments on the courthouse grounds was a nice touch, too.


Courthouse:
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Old Jail:
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'Murica:
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ray1970
07-22-2021, 17:13
Not sure what constitutes Americana but Route 66 is pretty iconic.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210722/8645e826ae84177f54c47a8e3f93181a.jpg
Bailey Guns
07-22-2021, 17:18
That ^ constitutes Americana perfectly. Route 66 runs just a little north of where I live down here.
Ah Pook
07-22-2021, 17:31
I’ll play.

Davies’ Chuckwagon Diner
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hurley842002
07-22-2021, 17:35
A few items from Tombstone, including the courthouse. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210722/af769a8660916a774b5db25f56e20708.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210722/e1f0d5b91ce62bc266cdb9e3aa2ea605.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210722/540a623653199c3ed92c8590f87d207e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210722/638f36c1a2e74860e4bdc967f72ea744.jpg

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Bailey Guns
07-22-2021, 18:05
I'm diggin' that picture of the little cowpoke holding the rifle.
ray1970
07-22-2021, 18:15
I always associate diners with classic America.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210723/8abfd89e59259b596f8e28f2dff5285d.jpg
Doc45
07-22-2021, 18:57
Not sure what constitutes Americana but Route 66 is pretty iconic.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210722/8645e826ae84177f54c47a8e3f93181a.jpg

Did you see a girl in a flatbed Ford? And if so did she slow down to take a look at you? Been there many times when I lived in Tucson, had a good friend that lived in Winslow before he and his wife moved to Sedona.

My contribution-Smith & Wesson and Colt
https://i.postimg.cc/VkFQHG8W/EC24AB75-5CD6-4F32-897E-744E15935B49.jpg (https://postimg.cc/K14H1541)
Doc45
07-22-2021, 19:08
My 1966 Hobie Super Surfer skateboard, bought it when I was 10, still have it LOL though I haven't ridden it in many many years.

https://i.postimg.cc/m2ygSFvs/EA8077B6-FEC2-4FB4-B1B9-DD312EE3EC60.jpg (https://postimg.cc/2V3Yk3jc)
ray1970
07-22-2021, 19:33
Did you see a girl in a flatbed Ford? And if so did she slow down to take a look at you?

No. But I was standing on the corner with my wife so maybe none of them were brazen enough to stop and check me out.

Might as well toss up a photo of my dad?s car as it should fit right in with this thread.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210723/92c1720c9432156c5738880d8c65d019.jpg
ray1970
07-22-2021, 19:39
Old neon signs like the one at this printing business are pretty cool. This particular one was in Glenrock, WY if I remember correctly.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210723/6ea0b885d472d1ad2f5c8ff79176cf9b.jpg
hurley842002
07-22-2021, 19:51
No. But I was standing on the corner with my wife so maybe none of them were brazen enough to stop and check me out.

Might as well toss up a photo of my dad?s car as it should fit right in with this thread.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210723/92c1720c9432156c5738880d8c65d019.jpgThat era/style of car is not my top choice, but that thing is an exception! Perfectly and tastefully done!

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ray1970
07-22-2021, 19:54
That era/style of car is not my top choice, but that thing is an exception! Perfectly and tastefully done!

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It?s not exactly my style either but with the small block and a manual four speed it is quite fun to drive.
hurley842002
07-22-2021, 20:02
It?s not exactly my style either but with the small block and a manual four speed it is quite fun to drive.I bet it's a blast to drive!

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Doc45
07-22-2021, 20:06
Damn, we NEED a like button! That is sweet!!
Irving
07-22-2021, 20:09
Posted before, but it'll fit in this thread. Here's my truck.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWM0UsrinsM_ChuoWKNViqfocaBf91pptMciggJ3kfzvseo_ FVbmaqOuDBQvOwY2f7mL5KdldcBIXvXwc3z-DiUY5n4RDNjxKE9iNJRYot7-hEG4EZtnq9gOmIuShrt37OTS8dmsgu79yeMIVvwmU7WxQ=w111 2-h625-no?authuser=0
Irving
07-22-2021, 20:23
Some more
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWp2D7vBV3mDAeQIsF76ipaR7uso1VEaqT81h6AT9EHfSaEn 1O8ItyK0bzm4zcRBuSpMemaDJnwO0S7G6PktbS75nLeEtOTsDg 9w1PQ8t5WQZNp27B5Zbbf0zWleZm7r4nNxYu_XE6aspxk_3lg1 TG8rg=w1112-h625-no?authuser=0
hurley842002
07-22-2021, 20:36
Some more
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWp2D7vBV3mDAeQIsF76ipaR7uso1VEaqT81h6AT9EHfSaEn 1O8ItyK0bzm4zcRBuSpMemaDJnwO0S7G6PktbS75nLeEtOTsDg 9w1PQ8t5WQZNp27B5Zbbf0zWleZm7r4nNxYu_XE6aspxk_3lg1 TG8rg=w1112-h625-no?authuser=0Mike Wolfe is that you?

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flogger
07-22-2021, 20:48
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Jumpstart
07-23-2021, 06:42
The courthouse in my hometown of Deming NM.

http://pics4.city-data.com/cpic/ufiles284.jpg
Delfuego
07-23-2021, 08:38
Very Americana for me! Glad you kept that one.


My 1966 Hobie Super Surfer skateboard, bought it when I was 10, still have it LOL though I haven't ridden it in many many years.

https://i.postimg.cc/m2ygSFvs/EA8077B6-FEC2-4FB4-B1B9-DD312EE3EC60.jpg (https://postimg.cc/2V3Yk3jc)


Mader!


Posted before, but it'll fit in this thread. Here's my truck.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWM0UsrinsM_ChuoWKNViqfocaBf91pptMciggJ3kfzvseo_ FVbmaqOuDBQvOwY2f7mL5KdldcBIXvXwc3z-DiUY5n4RDNjxKE9iNJRYot7-hEG4EZtnq9gOmIuShrt37OTS8dmsgu79yeMIVvwmU7WxQ=w111 2-h625-no?authuser=0