Seems like every time I drive down Route 55 I’m drawn to this weathered old barn. I’ve been watching it slowly fall apart ever since I went to college in Central Illinois. It has become a roadside tradition… as we watch time pass with every roadtrip!

Just a little Texture Tuesday in the neighborhood.

Everyone’s “favorite “ barn on a road trip in central Illinois!

So there’s this building in Anchorage… didn’t really care what it was... but I was TOTALLY enamored by the side of the building COMPLETELY covered by these amazing slabs of stone!!! You know I love a good texture… and I love some good nature… so put them together?! Brilliant. Plus, a “few” of something is fun… a “multitude” of something is FANTASTIC!!!

My favorite barn along I-55 South… weathered, sun-scorched & falling apart. But I love it!!! I’ve been watching it “evolve” over the years all the way back to my college days at Illinois State. Last time I saw this barn the cupola had finally slide off the roof. Good to see someone cleaned that up… but left the rest of the barn for us all to enjoy!

Today was crazy-BEAUTIFUL!!! It started with early morning rain… but once that passed through, we got sunny skies, gusty winds & temperatures of nearly 80-degrees!!! Perfect for a wonderful bike ride along the lakefront… except for maybe the gusty winds??? Regardless, the skyline looked great, the sky was bright blue & the lake was STUNNING!!!

Urban sunset with an old train bridge silhouette over the river.

And just a few moments later… it changes so quickly!!!

After years of driving past this beautiful old dilapidated barn on Route 55, it has finally happened. We’ve all been waiting… and waiting… and the weathered cupola has FINALLY slid off the roof of the barn. Gone, but not forgotten.

Some old-school glamour at the Chicago Hilton Hotel on Michigan Avenue.
They don’t make ‘em like they used to!!!

A beautiful blue sky downtown… a city of contrast through the sunroof!