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Jarrell Mobil

© Jim Baines

Jarrell Mobil

Uploaded: January 19, 2008

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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


Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.67, ExposureTime: 10/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: NIKON D200

Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 19, 2008

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.


Dominick #833855

January 19, 2008

This a beautiful image and the colors are wonderful. #5362086

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic January 19, 2008

Nice capture, Jim. Love those colors. Thanks for the story. #5362376

Jim Baines level-classic January 19, 2008

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
1/19/2008 5:17:37 AM
#5362669

Su Sana E. P level-classic January 19, 2008

Great image with a sad story, Jim!! Colors and clarity are superb in this. #5362756

Mike Clime January 19, 2008

Jim, this is a great photo! I love the color in it. #5362788

Marsha S. Smith January 19, 2008

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. #5362993

Jim Huffield January 19, 2008

Wonderful image and story, Jim. Jim #5364674

Erika Haight January 19, 2008

Brilliant comp and vivid colors Jim! Nicely done! erika #5365079

Cassie L. Woodlee January 20, 2008

I LOVE THIS Jim, awesome capture and the colors are amazing!!!!!!!! #5367837

Janet Daniel January 21, 2008

Fantastic color! This tornado was such a tragedy.
Wonderful image, Jim. #5371762

Songbird Cline level-classic January 21, 2008

wow, what a cute old gas station!!! #5372854

Michelle Alton January 21, 2008

Intriguing photograph, Jim. The accompanying story is very heart rendering.
Michelle #5373860

Howard B. Cheek January 27, 2008

Hi Jim,
Cool!
Excellent notes, you're doing Texas right :)
Howard
#5405486

Nadya Johnson January 28, 2008

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! #5409443

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett January 31, 2008

Nice capture, Jim ... I remember Gas stations similar to this, but older .. Nice WOrk,Jim ........ #5424969

Michael S. Lazarus February 07, 2008

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. #5457697

Judy G. Larson February 10, 2008

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. #5472428

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