“As we live and as we are, Simplicity – with a capital “S” – is difficult to comprehend nowadays. We are no longer truly simple. We no longer live in simple terms or places. Life is a more complex struggle now. It is now valiant to be simple: a courageous thing to even want to be simple. It is a spiritual thing to comprehend what simplicity means.” –Frank Lloyd Wright, The Natural House
The following are pictures of a very fine example of rural Texas vernacular architecture located off Hwy 281 just north of Jacksboro, Texas.
Decaying structures such as these are scattered up and down Texas highways. Ramshackle with a capital R, this shell of a former home is simple nonetheless. Both fascinating and haunting, much can be learned of what is “good” architecture from these falling down places.
Beautiful photos.
Yes to simplicity. Beautiful Photographs.
Thank you, Karen.
I’m so glad you are seeking simplicity when you could be seeking overconsumption. What you guys are building is wonderful! Here is to Frank Lloyd Wright! What a conservationist he was in the end.
Love that quote by Wright. Your photos are wonderful. I agree “fascinating and haunting”. If only the tree could talk…
Wonderful photos – i couldn’t agree more, especial with Bonnie – simplicity instead of overconsumption in all aspects of life…
Stumbled upon your blog while drooling over the land there at Brushy Top. These pictures are beautiful.
Thanks, Mandy. For sure, ROBT is quite and beautiful little spot of the land.