The balconies in Greenup, Illinois

Greenup is a town of just under 1,400 residents on the National Road in east-central Illinois. When you drive through town, you notice the balconies. I gather that they are meant to create a New Orleans vibe, and that the locals call them porches. As you can see, these balconies were simply added to typical Midwestern downtown buildings. As I drove through on this chilly, drizzly Monday morning, the town felt nearly deserted. I did encounter a woman who popped her head out the door of her business to ask if I’d been to see the covered bridge over the Embarras River yet. Why, of course I had! It’s a newer bridge, built in about 2006 if memory serves. It, too, is on the National Road. Nikon F2A, 35mm f/2.8 AI Nikkor, AristaPan 100, Rodinal 1+25. Enter your email below to get Down the Road in your inbox six days a week! Subscribe

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