Americana Home

© 2014 Michael Fiveson

In a small town in Michigan there are many such homes to be found. This one was dressed for July 4th, and is available for purchase.

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Well Chinked

© 2014 Michael Fiveson

An old log home has a rear addition that may well serve as a mud room. This timeless piece of Americana can still be found in the Colorado high country.

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Pancake Breakfast

© 2014 Michael Fiveson

Kersey’s Garage

© 2013 Michael Fiveson

Found in the older part of my town is this wonderful old station and garage.

Rockwell Home

© 2013 Michael Fiveson

Found on a meandering motorcycle ride in Northern Colorado is a house that looks like a Norman Rockwell painting. This beauty I turned around for. It is all at once whimsical and patriotic, and has a timeless Americana feel to it. Lemonade and hot dogs anyone?

Schank Seed Company

© 2012 Michael Fiveson

A seed company that once was open and thriving has now gone to seed. In addition to the ‘Americana’ feel to this, I am struck by two things. First there is the curious spacing on the painted lettering. It appears they created space to allow the door full exposure, without the possibility of distraction from letters. But more striking are the white stains behind the windows which to my eye creates a very real ghost like effect. Scary as hell, me thinks.

Grassy Barn

© 2012 Michael Fiveson

A late summer barn with natural ventilation. Found in Port Austin, Michigan.