Blackstone Valley
Another view of the steeple
I quite a lot of pictures of the old Unitarian Church in Uxbridge, this one taken from the right side by the library. This is a perfect, classic New England church in the middle of town, directly across from the… Read More ›
Rainbows Over Upton – Owen Kraus
It rained today in the valley, what are called “scattered showers.” Sudden heavy rains, rapid clearing, sun, then the clouds return. As does the rain. Owen caught the rainbow. It was a double, at least briefly. That’s the good… Read More ›
The Clock Tower: Mill No. 4 — 1911
Part of the old Mill No. 4 built in 1911, in Slatersville, Rhode Island. It’s been turned into an office park and mini mall, successfully.
Daily Prompt: Singin’ in the Rain — Floating Leaves
The rain fell for almost a week, washing autumn off the trees. The leaves stuck to the ground, covering porches, walkways and patios. These fell to the deck where they floated on a bed of water covering a glass tabletop,… Read More ›
Leaving the Yard — Owen Kraus
Leaving the yard, the long curve of the tracks ahead, then out into the countryside. Traveling by train through the Blackstone Valley, a rare view, almost forgotten. – – – Related articles By Train Through the Valley… Photos by Owen… Read More ›
BY TRAIN THROUGH THE VALLEY – PHOTOS BY OWEN KRAUS
Once upon a time, trains were the way to go. Last week, my son — a longtime railroad enthusiast — was offered a rare opportunity, to travel through the Blackstone Valley by train. There are no longer any passenger trains… Read More ›
