Small Town America – A Retrospective

Twenty years back in time. The Small town America project began in Albuquerque, New Mexico on April 9th, 2006 – and ended in Honolulu, Hawaii on March 24th, 2007. Three hundred and fifty days on the American highway – ‘In Search of Small Town America’.

Small town America. The front of a roadmap of Minnesota, a description of the State, and a detail from the frontage of a drug store with a faltering neon sign.

Small town America. State 15 Minnestota. 'The G...

Back twenty years to... Tuesday, July 18th, 2006. Day 101. A fine example of Andrew Carnegie’s bibliographic legacy, and the home towns of Judy Garland and Charles A. Lindbergh. Peed-off...

Small town America. State 15 Minnestota. 'The Gophor State'.

Back twenty years to... Tuesday, July 18th, 2006. Day 101. A fine example of Andrew Carnegie’s bibliographic legacy, and the home towns of Judy Garland and Charles A. Lindbergh. Peed-off kids, the astounding 'Bavarian Blast' and Youth League baseball.

Small town America. The front of a roadmap of North Dakota, a description of the State and three pictures. One showing a barber, one of a 'Co-Op' sign and one of four men in a bar.

Small town America. State 14 North Dakota. 'The...

Back twenty years to... Tuesday, July 11th, 2006. Day 94. Forlorn farmers berating the drought, the 'Enchanted Highway' and fallout shelter occupancy limits. The bare bones of the US Constitution,...

Small town America. State 14 North Dakota. 'The Flickertail State'.

Back twenty years to... Tuesday, July 11th, 2006. Day 94. Forlorn farmers berating the drought, the 'Enchanted Highway' and fallout shelter occupancy limits. The bare bones of the US Constitution, and the wise old barber’s 'Three Prostitutes' tale.

Small town America. The front of a roadmap of South Dakota, a description of the State and a picture of a Rodeo rider and horse effigy in dynamic pose.

Small town America. State 13 South Dakota. 'The...

Back twenty years to... Thursday, July 7th, 2006. Day 89. Mile-long freight trains, and an abundance of grain elevators. The overstated phenomenon of 'Wall Drug', the never-ending works at the...

Small town America. State 13 South Dakota. 'The Mount Rushmore State'.

Back twenty years to... Thursday, July 7th, 2006. Day 89. Mile-long freight trains, and an abundance of grain elevators. The overstated phenomenon of 'Wall Drug', the never-ending works at the Crazy Horse monument and the awesome majesty of Mount Rushmore.

Small town America. The front of a roadmap of Nebraska, a description of the State and two pictures: 'Carhenge' at the Car Art Reserve and An orange locomotive at a crossing.

Small town America. State 12 Nebraska. 'The Cor...

Back twenty years to... Monday, June 26th, 2006. Day 79. Into the Midwest – and an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile in a pretty downtown park. The omnipotence of Febreze, scrapped truck...

Small town America. State 12 Nebraska. 'The Cornhusker State'.

Back twenty years to... Monday, June 26th, 2006. Day 79. Into the Midwest – and an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile in a pretty downtown park. The omnipotence of Febreze, scrapped truck graveyards, and dodging the other visitors at 'Carhenge'.

Small town America. The front of a roadmap of Wyoming, a description of the State and two pictures from 'The Cody Night Rodeo'. A female rider and the tops of Stetson hats.

Small town America. State 11 Wyoming. 'The Equa...

Back twenty years to... Monday, June 19th, 2006. Day 72. The Cody Night Rodeo, the Standard Oil Story and the superb WYO movie theatre. The tiny town of  Ten Sleep,...

Small town America. State 11 Wyoming. 'The Equality State'.

Back twenty years to... Monday, June 19th, 2006. Day 72. The Cody Night Rodeo, the Standard Oil Story and the superb WYO movie theatre. The tiny town of  Ten Sleep, Thermopolis' hot springs – and the ghastly truth about hot dog eating contests.

Small town America. The front of a roadmap of Montana, a description of the State and one picture of a small town mainstreet with 'Big Sky' and one showing a small movie theatre.

Small town America. State 10 Montana. 'The Trea...

Montana, the 'Treasure State.' From its stunning landscapes to vivid experiences in Browning, this blog post captures the essence of local life and culture. Explore the history, the sky, and...

Small town America. State 10 Montana. 'The Treasure State'.

Montana, the 'Treasure State.' From its stunning landscapes to vivid experiences in Browning, this blog post captures the essence of local life and culture. Explore the history, the sky, and the heart of Montana as it unfolds through personal stories.