recently, while i was working in central north carolina, i took the backroads on the way home, which is always the best choice. i drove through town after town of old mills and general stores that were shuttered. in my dreams, they would all be rehabilitated and brought back to life…maybe one day. i pulled over for this building though, as it reminded me of one of the most oft photographed buildings in hale county, alabama...
words and photographs by rinne allen