Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Suspension Bridge


North Carolina South Carolina Border,  2020


There's an extensive trail system throughout Waxhaw NC which connects to trails in South Carolina.  This suspension bridge crosses the border and spans the 12 Mile Creek.  It looks like something right out of an Indiana Jones movie. The top two views are looking back into North Carolina. 

Monday, July 13, 2020

WH Collins & Son


Waxhaw, NC  2020

There is obvious work being done to re-purpose this old building.  I doubt they do much business these days in horses, mules and cattle.

Sunday, July 12, 2020

Irish Pub


Waxhaw, NC  2020

A nice place to have lunch serving a very good rueben sandwich. 

Saturday, July 11, 2020

DreamChaser's Brewery


Waxhaw, NC  2020

Craft breweries are opening up everywhere, even here in Waxhaw.  The brewery is housed in a building that originally was a Ford dealership, then the home of the Waxhaw volunteer fire department.  The brewery opened in 2016.


Friday, July 10, 2020

AW Heath Co Building


Waxhaw, NC  2020

One of the most successful mercantile business in Waxhaw was housed in this building from 1906 to 1966.  One of the oldest elevators in the country is said to be within.

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Waxhaw Water Tower


Waxhaw, NC  2020

This water tower is a local landmark, originally built in 1940 for the sum of $7,337.  It holds 49,000 gal of water.  Restoration and painting was done in 2013.

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

John Lafayette Rodman House


Waxhaw, NC  2020

This house was owned by John Lafayette Rodman, a prominent Waxhaw businessman/banker.  At one time he was thought to be the richest man in Union County, NC.  The house is on the National Historic Registry, but obviously has not been maintained that well.

Monday, July 6, 2020

The Overhead Bridge


Waxhaw, NC  2020

The bridge was originally built in 1888 and used for vehicular traffic up until 1940, when this was main road through Waxhaw.   A footbridge since then, it was renovated in 2007.

Thursday, July 2, 2020

You were warned.....


Clara, age 5

Colin, age 7

I told you there would be some cute pictures.  They both caught more fish than their grandpa did.

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

12 Mile Creek


Waxhaw, NC  2020

One of a few places we all went fishing.