Govan Schoolhouse #2
by Jerry Abbott
Title
Govan Schoolhouse #2
Artist
Jerry Abbott
Medium
Photograph - Prints, Framed, Metal, Acrylic, Canvas, Wood
Description
Govan Schoolhouse built in 1906 in what was at one time a thriving farm community in eastern Lincoln County near the towns of Wilbur and Almira. Grain elevators in background, the schoolhouse and a couple of houses are all that’s remaining.
“Govan is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, in US state of Washington. Govan was founded as a ranching community which was slowly abandoned as farming in the area decreased. Today an abandoned school house and post office along with a few houses (both abandoned and occupied) are all that remain. It is considered a ghost town.”
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January 10th, 2023
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Comments (8)
Brian Walsh 9 Days Ago
Fantastic shot Jerry! Love the soft lighting and subdued tones which give a vintage feel to the image.
Jurgen Lorenzen 13 Days Ago
Wonderful composition, Jerry! Your images of abandoned buildings are incredible!
Jeff Burgess 17 Days Ago
Congratulations, your wonderful work has been featured in the group: “Pacific Northwest Artists”.
Stephanie Moore 26 Days Ago
Lovely photograph - sad to see it abandoned!
Jerry Abbott replied:
Thank you Stephanie! It is sad and it is located close to where my parents and I both grew up.
William Dunigan 26 Days Ago
Really cool find to have that old building in a vast open field, reminds me of so many of the decaying farm homes I've seen driving through Iowa.
Jeff Burgess 26 Days Ago
I am very appreciative of the capture here. There is something haunting about old school houses as they do represent so much history. Nice focus and composition.
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