Paramount Theater

 

Paramount Theater Box Office, Abilene, Texas

The Paramount Theater was built by H.O. Wooten, who was responsible for building The Hotel Wooten. In 1930, the Paramount was finished and opened. Due to the stock market crash, the cost of the construction of the theater was financed by H.O. Wooten himself. Wooten paid a total of $400,000 of his own money to complete the construction. The theater is gorgeous on both the inside and the out. The high ceilings are adorned with twinkling stars and clouds that float across the the theater. The theater is embellished with ornate art deco sconces and hanging light fixtures. This theater is a picture of elegance and would be well worth the money spent to watch a classic flick at. Believe me when I say my photographs do not do the theater justice.

Shooting with DJ

I am so happy for DJ. Every since I first met him, DJ has talked about wanting another Ford Ranger. He had one when he was younger, but there was an accident or something, which is why he no longer has it. Finally, we were able to buy DJ this Ranger. He decided that he would take me around to shoot some shots of the sunset and nature in his pickup. I hope that we will get to do this often. I had so much fun riding around with him, and taking pictures. I always find it is romantic watching the sun go down with the man I love, and I love DJ so much.

Snow Day

Another Snow Day!!!! I don't think that we have seen this much snow in one year for a very, very long time.

Michigan City Lighthouse

Michigan City Lighthouse ~ Indiana

Sitting On the Dock of the Bay

Seagull in Michigan City, Indiana

Boy O' Mine

Sanatorium

Part of the Sanatorium, The Stamford Inn, in Stamford, Texas

The Stamford Inn is located in Stamford, Texas 45 miles north of Abilene, Texas. This small town inn has quite a history. It was constructed in 1900. In 1924 a fire destroyed most of the building. A man named, Ernest fell through the floor of the building landing on a water heater while trying to rescue some of the other people who perished in fire. A total of five people lost their lives in the blaze. The fire destroyed the building, and another was constructed on the site. Eventually, the building was turned into a sanatorium/nursing home. Today, the structure is abandoned and has been since the early 1980s. As teens, my brother and I spent many evenings exploring the old building. After being away from the area for over ten years, I was surprised to find the building was still standing. I am hoping to get permission to go in at my own risk and take more pictures.