Comments on: Unkempt Toilet

By: allan turner

allan turner — Thu, 27 Oct 2005 22:11:11 +0000

I’m well-acquainted with Peyton Colony (Boardhouse) ,having engaged in oral history research with its residents in the 1970s and ’80s. In the course of that project, I became close friends with several of the inhabitants, now deceased. The hamlet was one of two founded by freed slaves in Blanco County immediately after the Civil War, and, as you know, about all that remains in terms of public structures are the Mount Horeb Baptist church and the school. Additional information may be obtained in Thad Sitton’s new book, “Freedom Colonies.” My work, which consists of interviews and recordings of church services, including the 100th anniversary service in 1974, can be accessed through the University of Texas’ Center for American History. But to the point: Your shot of the john in the school is gorgeous. By the way, it is Peyton Colony, named for pioneer settler Peyton Roberts. The oft-cited spelling on the county road sign is in error. Roberts’ grave is in the community cemetery, although the last time I was there it was broken in half. (I actually cemented it together once, but it’s broken again. Time conquers all.) Drop me an email if you post any of your other photos.

By: Lala

Lala — Mon, 01 Aug 2005 01:55:45 +0000

I just LOVE this shot.

By: jonne

jonne — Wed, 20 Jul 2005 12:18:00 +0000

Great photo. Love the colors.

By: miles

miles — Wed, 20 Jul 2005 01:04:35 +0000

Great, the film really does provide a most appropriate frame for this shot.

By: Warren

Warren — Wed, 20 Jul 2005 00:12:06 +0000

Absolutely beautiful. The colors are excellent, and I love the composition framed in the chaos of the Polaroid detritus. Really draws you in. Draws me into somewhere that I may not want to go! Is that a chair in the bottom left?

By: hilary allen

hilary allen — Tue, 19 Jul 2005 23:03:51 +0000

wonderful. the complimentary colors are truly inspiring. as always.