The Flickr Whitecounty Image Generatr

‧ Supercharged 5.0-liter Coyote V-8
‧ Roush 2.3-liter TVR supercharger
‧ 670 HP at its 6800-rpm redline
‧ 545 ft-lb of torque at 5000-rpm
‧ Roush Active Exhaust
‧ Curb weight: 3,892 lbs
‧ "R7" aerodynamics kit
‧ Roush height-adjustable performance suspension

Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.

"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11

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This is one of several vintage buildings relocated to the White County Historical Museum (aka Pioneer Village) in Searcy. This general store has signs for Farm Fresh Eggs, Lee Overalls, and Post Office on the front, and a Coca-Cola cooler visible through the window

This "Rat Rod", based from a 1927 Ford, is absolutely the biggest FREAK SHOW of a car as I've ever seen in years and years of attending car shows and being a 'car guy'. Take a close look at all the "stuff" that is on this vehicle...the gears/sprockets on the firewall, the metal 'stitching' on all the cuts where the top was chopped, the wrenches and tools permanently placed all over the car, the petina'd finish with the "Smells Like a Freakshow" on each door, the red one-way tint, and, YES, that is horns placed everywhere! AND...don't even get me started on the inside that featured two freak show clowns similar to the ones on each door and all the accompanying freak show details like the exterior! It is and will remain as one of the CRAZIEST RAT RODS I've ever seen...

Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.

"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11

The best way to view my photostream is through Flickriver with the following link: www.flickriver.com/photos/photojourney57/

Located on the grounds of the County Courthouse.

Ford Mustang Day...April 17th of each year...marks the anniversary of the Mustang’s introduction to the world at the New York World Fair in 1964. Today marks the 61st anniversary of the Mustang and the car in the photograph above is a representative of the 25th Anniversary Edition released in 1989.

nationaltoday.com/ford-mustang-day/

Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.

"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11

The best way to view my photostream is through Flickriver with the following link: www.flickriver.com/photos/photojourney57/

The lights here are not Christmas lights, this was taken in June. I believe it's a permanent installation.

From Wikipedia:
The White County Courthouse is located at Court Square in the center of Searcy, Arkansas, the county seat of White County. It is a two-story structure, built out of stone and brick, with a hip roof capped by an elaborate cupola with clock faces in its bowed roof. The building is roughly H-shaped, with wings at the sides that project slightly to the front and rear. The ground floor is faced in dressed stone, while the upper floor is finished in brick. Entrance is made through an arcade of rounded arches, which support a Greek pedimented temple projection that has four fluted Corinthian columns. The courthouse was built in 1871 and enlarged by the addition of the wings in 1912. In addition, repairs were conducted by the Civil Works Administration in 1933.

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

From Wikipedia:
The White County Courthouse is located at Court Square in the center of Searcy, Arkansas, the county seat of White County. It is a two-story structure, built out of stone and brick, with a hip roof capped by an elaborate cupola with clock faces in its bowed roof. The building is roughly H-shaped, with wings at the sides that project slightly to the front and rear. The ground floor is faced in dressed stone, while the upper floor is finished in brick. Entrance is made through an arcade of rounded arches, which support a Greek pedimented temple projection that has four fluted Corinthian columns. The courthouse was built in 1871 and enlarged by the addition of the wings in 1912. In addition, repairs were conducted by the Civil Works Administration in 1933.

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

- Boy #1: "Dad, he promised to let me play with it, now he says he didn't and he won't."
- Older Mike: "Did you promise? Well, you can't just say, 'I promise', then forget about it. 'I promise' are the most important words you'll ever say...well almost the most important words you'll ever say."
-- Adam Hendershott as Boy #1 and Tom Hanks as Older Mike in Radio Flyer (1992)

Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.

"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11

The best way to view my photostream is through Flickriver with the following link: www.flickriver.com/photos/photojourney57/

The train station in Garner was originally built in 1886 by Missouri Pacific. It's then been relocated several times. Today, it resides at Searcy's White County Historical Museum aka Pioneer Village.

Their website provides additional context:
www.whitecountyhistory.net/pioneervillage

When it was no longer in use by the railroad, it moved off the tracks to become a residence in 1939.
In the 1960's, the Weaver family bought it to be an antique store.
The highway it was along was to be widened, and it had to be moved again. The Weavers moved it to their back yard in McRae where it was used as Mrs. Weaver's craft shop.
After her passing, it was donated and relocated to the Pioneer village.

Thanks to my wife's aunt Lynn who lives in Searcy and works at Harding University. She showed me this spot.

"When you once get an idea in which you believe with all your heart, work it out."
-- Henry Ford (American industrialist and business magnate who, as the founder of the Ford Motor Company, is credited as a pioneer in making automobiles affordable for middle-class Americans through the system that came to be known as Fordism)

Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.

"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11

The best way to view my photostream is through Flickriver with the following link: www.flickriver.com/photos/photojourney57/

From Wikipedia:
Searcy First Methodist Church is a historic church at the junction of Main and Market Streets in Searcy, Arkansas, United States. It is a large single-story brick structure, with a front-facing gable and square tower projecting from the front. It has English Gothic massing with Late Victorian decorative elements, including buttressing, lancet-arch stained-glass windows, and a main entrance with a stained-glass lancet transom. The church was built in 1872, and is the only example of English Gothic architecture in White County.

The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

From AI:
The Rialto Theater in Searcy, Arkansas, is a historic gem with a rich history that reflects both the cultural evolution of the city and the broader trends in American entertainment. Located at the intersection of Race and Spring Streets in central Searcy, it stands as a testament to the community’s enduring love for cinema and its architectural heritage.

The theater’s story begins in 1923, when it was constructed to replace an earlier venue known as the Grand Theatre, which had been razed that same year on West Race Street. Initially operating under the Grand Theatre name, it was renamed the Rialto Theater five years later, in 1928. This early period marked it as a hub for local entertainment, hosting not just films but also live events that drew crowds from across White County. For instance, in the 1920s, the theater welcomed Jasper, a popular canine film star of the era, showcasing its role as more than just a movie house.

The Rialto’s most transformative moment came in 1940, when it underwent a significant renovation that gave it the distinctive Art Deco styling it’s known for today. This overhaul included the addition of a striking neon-lit marquee—reportedly the most elaborate in White County—and a sixty-seven-foot vertical sign with staggered, colorful panels. The redesign, completed in November 1940, reflected the Streamline Moderne aesthetic popular at the time, blending sleek lines and vibrant neon to create a glamorous Hollywood vibe. This renovation elevated the Rialto’s status, making it one of the few buildings in the region to boast such architectural flair. A notable event from this period occurred on August 14, 1940, when manager K.K. King, after losing a bet with the rival Plaza Theater over attendance numbers, climbed atop the marquee and spent the evening there, delighting onlookers.

The theater saw further updates in 1949, when it was remodeled again under the direction of the Boller Brothers firm, a prominent theater design company, during its time as part of the Commonwealth Amusements circuit. These changes refined its interior and maintained its relevance as a single-screen venue. Throughout its history, the Rialto adapted to cultural shifts, from hosting amateur talent contests—where a local figure, Harry King, served as the “gong ringer”—to special events like the 1938 Little Miss Shirley Temple Contest, complete with a 3,000-watt spotlight to enhance its Hollywood allure.

Despite occasional pushback from Searcy’s more conservative residents, who frowned upon its Sunday operations (leading to a local Sabbath closure law), the Rialto thrived. Its resilience is evident in its continuous operation, a rarity among Arkansas’s single-screen theaters. In 1991, its historical and architectural significance was formally recognized when it was added to the National Register of Historic Places, cementing its status as a cultural landmark.

Historic pre-TVA hydroelectric station on the Calfkiller River in Sparta, Tennessee. It features a seven-foot high trapezoidal concrete gravity dam and a one-quarter mile long flume that leads to the downstream power house. The Sparta Hydroelectric Station was built in 1909. It was acquired by the Tennessee Electric Power Company (TEPCO) in 1917 and in turn by the Tennessee Valley Authority in 1939. The TVA determined the site would be too costly to operate and sold it in 1941.

The dam, flume and powerhouse were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 (NRHP No. 90000306).

Historic pre-TVA hydroelectric station on the Calfkiller River in Sparta, Tennessee. It features a seven-foot high trapezoidal concrete gravity dam and a one-quarter mile long flume that leads to the downstream power house. The Sparta Hydroelectric Station was built in 1909. It was acquired by the Tennessee Electric Power Company (TEPCO) in 1917 and in turn by the Tennessee Valley Authority in 1939. The TVA determined the site would be too costly to operate and sold it in 1941.

The dam, flume and powerhouse were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 (NRHP No. 90000306).

Historic pre-TVA hydroelectric station on the Calfkiller River in Sparta, Tennessee. It features a seven-foot high trapezoidal concrete gravity dam and a one-quarter mile long flume that leads to the downstream power house. The Sparta Hydroelectric Station was built in 1909. It was acquired by the Tennessee Electric Power Company (TEPCO) in 1917 and in turn by the Tennessee Valley Authority in 1939. The TVA determined the site would be too costly to operate and sold it in 1941.

The dam, flume and powerhouse were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 (NRHP No. 90000306).

Historic pre-TVA hydroelectric station on the Calfkiller River in Sparta, Tennessee. It features a seven-foot high trapezoidal concrete gravity dam and a one-quarter mile long flume that leads to the downstream power house. The Sparta Hydroelectric Station was built in 1909. It was acquired by the Tennessee Electric Power Company (TEPCO) in 1917 and in turn by the Tennessee Valley Authority in 1939. The TVA determined the site would be too costly to operate and sold it in 1941.

The dam, flume and powerhouse were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 (NRHP No. 90000306).

Historic pre-TVA hydroelectric station on the Calfkiller River in Sparta, Tennessee. It features a seven-foot high trapezoidal concrete gravity dam and a one-quarter mile long flume that leads to the downstream power house. The Sparta Hydroelectric Station was built in 1909. It was acquired by the Tennessee Electric Power Company (TEPCO) in 1917 and in turn by the Tennessee Valley Authority in 1939. The TVA determined the site would be too costly to operate and sold it in 1941.

The dam, flume and powerhouse were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 (NRHP No. 90000306).