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Jarrell Mobil


	Jarrell Mobil Jarrell, Texas 18 January 2008 1940s era gas station along I-35 South (Exit 275) Jarrell reached its high-water mark in 1914 with a population of 500. The declining cotton industry and the Great Depression put Jarrell into an economic decline. The railroad failed in the 30s and as early as 1933 the population was already down to only 200. Jarrell revived somewhat to an estimated 350 by 1945. A devastating tornado hit the town in May, 1997, killing 27 people and destroying many homes. This F5 tornado blew some houses completely off the foundations and swept away the disentegrated remains. It also scoured asphalt from roads, killed and dismembered hundreds of cattle, stripped bark from trees and uprooted them, and bounced vehicles for up to half a mile from their parking places. 1/80, f 4.5, ISO 100, light rain Jim Baines

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I heard of Jarrell before and it is sad that happened to that tiny town, hope it slowly comes back, Great image here, and love the effects, Jim.

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January 19, 2008

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This a beautiful image and the colors are wonderful.

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January 19, 2008

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Nice capture, Jim. Love those colors. Thanks for the story.

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January 19, 2008

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Jim, this is sure an eye catching image with it's sharp, sharp focus, great detail, and super color treatment. I loved reading the history, and I sure am glad this little gem has survived all this time. You certainly did it justice with this fine shot!!
Deb Koskovich
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January 19, 2008

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Great image with a sad story, Jim!! Colors and clarity are superb in this.

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January 19, 2008

Mike Clime

Jim, this is a great photo! I love the color in it.

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January 19, 2008

Marsha S. Smith

I LOVE THIS!!!! Also loved the history lesson. As a fellow Texan I find I really need to get out more. You have shown us some great Texas landmarks.

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January 19, 2008

Jim Huffield

Wonderful image and story, Jim. Jim

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January 19, 2008

Erika Haight

Brilliant comp and vivid colors Jim! Nicely done! erika

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January 19, 2008

Cassie L. Woodlee

I LOVE THIS Jim, awesome capture and the colors are amazing!!!!!!!!

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January 20, 2008

Janet Daniel

Fantastic color! This tornado was such a tragedy.
Wonderful image, Jim.

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January 21, 2008

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wow, what a cute old gas station!!!

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January 21, 2008

Michelle Alton

Intriguing photograph, Jim. The accompanying story is very heart rendering.
Michelle

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January 21, 2008

Howard B. Cheek

Hi Jim,
Cool!
Excellent notes, you're doing Texas right :)
Howard

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January 27, 2008

Nadya Johnson

WOW! What an incredible find this is! And I really love this photo; the colors are phenomenal! I am always looking for these old gas pumps... there are still a few around my area (mostly, Wisconsin) but they're getting mighty few and far between. A wonderful photo of a much more attractive era, Jim!

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January 28, 2008

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett

Nice capture, Jim ... I remember Gas stations similar to this, but older .. Nice WOrk,Jim ........

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January 31, 2008

Michael S. Lazarus

Lovely Image Jim. I really like the detailed commentary you provide with it. I wish more people would take the time to tell the story that is behind (and in many cases) more interesting than the image itself.

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February 07, 2008

Judy G. Larson

You have an awesome gallery. So happy that I found it. I too appreciate your stories behind the photo. It adds much to the photo.

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February 10, 2008

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