01/03/2023
It’s 2023! Time for something new. I’ve been fortunate to photograph a lot of people, places, and things I see on the backroads both near me and in our travels here in Texas and beyond. I love history and I try to tie that into my photography whenever I can. Beginning today, I will publish one of my photos on the first Monday of each month along with the story that goes with it. Some historical, some humorous, and some that just pique my interest. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed the journey that led me to them. Here’s the first one!
#1 Moravia Store, Moravia Texas
On FM 957, just south of Schulenburg, Texas, lies the old town of Moravia. Settled in 1881, the town was named in honor of the settler’s homeland, Moravia, Czechoslovakia. Built in 1889, Moravia Store started as a two-story saloon. It had a saloon in the front, a dry goods store in the back and the second floor was a dance hall. The store has been open almost continuously since then and is still popular today as a local hang out that serves drinks, food and often live music. The polka called “Moon Over Moravia” was inspired by this local gem. It is run by the beloved Henrietta Filip. Henrietta asked me to produce a photo of the store and that’s what you see here. However, there is much more to see inside. I highly recommend a visit to Moravia Store to see it for yourself. You won’t be disappointed.
