Friday, April 20, 2012

The Weekend in Black and White: Mast General Store Valle Crusis, NC


I took this shot of the rear entrance to the Mast General Store in Valle Crusis, NC a few years ago. The front is painted white but I like the unpainted rear. This is the original store which has been in operation since 1883. Now there are additional Mast General stores including one in Boone, NC; Asheville, NC and several other towns. There are 9 in all and each one is in a building dating from 1883 to 1945.
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24 comments:

  1. Whispering ThoughtsApril 20, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Classic beauty.

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  2. JohnApril 20, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    Agree, I think the unpainted is probably much the better side. Funny how 'old' can be a relative term, this would be almost new in UK terms.

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  3. anemonenApril 20, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    I love the fine lines in the photo and a classical house. Have a nice weekend.

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  4. MarieApril 20, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    I do not know why, but houses like this always gives me the creeps. The windows looks like evil eyes looking down on med. Too many scary movies maybe ;-)
    Love the photo though.

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  5. RejenApril 20, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Lovely shot of the old beatyful house..;-D

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  6. RuneApril 20, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    I really love buildings like this. Well captured and documented!

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  7. Cezar and LéiaApril 20, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    Nice B&W, looks somewhat like a movie scenery...
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  8. Monica S EngellApril 20, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    Great shot of this old building, and perfect in b&w. I love the wood texture and the lines in the photo!
    Have a nice weekend:)

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  9. DragonstarApril 20, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    Ruby's put it just right - classic beauty. Much more attractive unpainted, and a lovely shot.

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  10. DimpleApril 20, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    I like the old unpainted look.

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  11. HansHBApril 20, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    Great lines and lovely wood texture makes this photo so good!
    Happy Weekend in B&W!

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  12. ArtloverApril 20, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    Very wood feeling of the image. Nice cottage in B&W.

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  13. WayneApril 20, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    Neat building, I bet the inside is even better :-)

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  14. genieApril 20, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    I have been to the one in Asheville many times. IO lived there for 18 years. Am so glad you showed the back of the building. I, too, like seeing the natural old wood. genie

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  15. paulApril 20, 2012 at 11:58 PM

    Beautiful lines, wonderful detail, and a great subject.

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  16. IndraniApril 21, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    Wow! very old, yet so good. Great picture.

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  17. GunssideApril 21, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    great black and white shot, lovely old building :)

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  18. FranciscaApril 21, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    I'm always amazed when wood buildings stand the test of time. Looks good in monochrome.

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  19. Sallie (FullTime-Life.comApril 21, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Is that ever perfect in b&W! I just love that there is a chain of general stores in old buildings! Wonderful thing to know.

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  20. LauraApril 21, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    a striking image in monochrome!

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  21. MarianeApril 21, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    I wonder if it safe to enter that stair. It is a wonderful photo

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    http://www.starone.dk/wp_2/?page_id=347

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  22. Gillian OlsonApril 21, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    I like the weathered wood too, works well in black and white.

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  23. RamakrishnanApril 22, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Fabulous building !

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  24. RamblingWoods2.comApril 22, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Really looks great and such detail

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