Title: Trip photos
Post by: halehouse on September 15, 2005, 08:40:31 pm
At the end of August we took my son down to my parents' house in SW Virginia. It is between a 3 1/2 and 4 hour drive. I thought it might be cool to take pics of the things I see on the way and share. I didn't get photos of everything, but here are some of "the sights".
The first shows a Pepsi machine that is unplugged. I was able to open the door and check out the inside.
The Westinghouse Select-O-Vend I saw at the last second (one of those snap the neck moves) as we were just about to go past a thrift shop. It was out front and was for sale with a faded price tag that we thought read $78.00.?. Of course it was Sunday and they were closed.
The first shows a Pepsi machine that is unplugged. I was able to open the door and check out the inside.
The Westinghouse Select-O-Vend I saw at the last second (one of those snap the neck moves) as we were just about to go past a thrift shop. It was out front and was for sale with a faded price tag that we thought read $78.00.?. Of course it was Sunday and they were closed.
Title: Trip photos
Post by: halehouse on September 15, 2005, 08:43:27 pm
I have posted these pumps before.
The second picture is of the back of an old general store that has a pretty cool porcelain grocery sign across the bottom. I don't know if you can see it. Who knows what is inside?
The second picture is of the back of an old general store that has a pretty cool porcelain grocery sign across the bottom. I don't know if you can see it. Who knows what is inside?
Title: Trip photos
Post by: firemun on September 15, 2005, 08:46:54 pm
Where at in SW VA were you traveling if I may ask?
jeff
jeff
Title: Trip photos
Post by: halehouse on September 15, 2005, 09:06:11 pm
We were traveling from Northern VA to Bedford County. Their house is about 40 minutes from Lynchburg.
Title: Trip photos
Post by: halehouse on September 15, 2005, 09:09:53 pm
Here is a sign above a carwash. 
Title: Trip photos
Post by: halehouse on September 15, 2005, 09:11:57 pm
Here is a pump that may not be very old, but I thought it was kind of cool.
I have other photos, but I have to change them to jpg.
I have other photos, but I have to change them to jpg.
Title: Trip photos
Post by: halehouse on September 15, 2005, 09:17:33 pm
These were at the same place. The Dr Pepper machine was "sold".
Title: Trip photos
Post by: halehouse on September 15, 2005, 09:18:57 pm
This sign was outside some type of shop that is closed. There may be an apartment with it.
Title: Trip photos
Post by: halehouse on September 15, 2005, 09:20:50 pm
Squaretop in front of an antique shop. The front door was pried. I don't remember the $, but most things were high.
Title: Trip photos
Post by: Eric on September 16, 2005, 06:57:12 am
Cool idea! Thanks for taking time on your trip to take theses images, letting us know
what is still out there and in some cases, STILL being used!
Thanks
Eric
what is still out there and in some cases, STILL being used!
Thanks
Eric
Title: Trip photos
Post by: Bob K on September 16, 2005, 07:05:34 am
Thanks for posting the pics, Dan. I love looking at this kind of stuff.
Bob
Bob
Title: Trip photos
Post by: BrianB on September 16, 2005, 08:08:18 am
Great pictures, that's a really neat idea. I think the next time I take a road trip, I'll do the same.
Title: Trip photos
Post by: halehouse on September 16, 2005, 05:29:22 pm
Yeah, I thought it would be neat. There were other pumps and signs in the area that I didn't get photos of because at the time I didn't have the camera with me.
Title: Trip photos
Post by: halehouse on December 28, 2006, 11:31:43 am
This place looks interesting. Drove by it yesterday. Hopefully it shows up in the pic. Some pumps are hiding behind the trees and there was more "stuff" across the street. Looked like nobody was around, so I might check it out this summer.
Title: Trip photos
Post by: Eric on December 28, 2006, 02:21:27 pm
Wow... looks like good possabilities just waiting.... Good luck!, Keep us
posted!
posted!