This photo was taken at the Southern Railway Station in downtown Greensboro at 236 East Washington Street. The scene evokes the lyrics of Simon and Garfunkel's song, "Homeward Bound," at least some of them.
"I'm sittin' in the railway station got a ticket for my destination.....Homeward bound, I wish I was homeward bound, home where my thought's escaping..."
Without the one night stands or guitar in hand, this family did, indeed, look homeward bound, waiting patiently for either the train or the bus late one morning. This railway station is a photographer's dream. Here is a color photo we posted in July. Here is an exterior view of the train station which has been a Greensboro landmark since 1927! If we had one wish for the station, it would be to see it utilized more; not only for getting from Point A to Point B and for visiting the great coffee shop and information center, but also for having local events. How about a quick day trip to Raleigh? Let's do it! We can depart Greensboro at 9:11 am and get to Raleigh by 10:48 am!!!
This month's theme for the City Daily Photo is public transportation. At Greensboro Daily Photo, we're saluting our city's great railroading history and the reason we are nicknamed the Gate City.
This is like a shot right out of the 30s, even before the Civil Rights movement. I love it.
Posted by: cieldequimper | Monday, November 01, 2010 at 07:59 AM
Oh and ummm now you've got me humming a song I haven't hummed in years!
Posted by: cieldequimper | Monday, November 01, 2010 at 08:00 AM
B/W is perfect for this shot.
Posted by: B^2 | Monday, November 01, 2010 at 08:07 AM
Creative take on this theme day. Really nice in b & w.
Posted by: SRQ | Monday, November 01, 2010 at 09:17 AM
Time to wait for a ride home! They look like some handsome wooden benches for waiting passengers!
Posted by: leif hagen | Monday, November 01, 2010 at 10:58 AM
I thought it was hospital because of the cleanest floor. A little bit different here)))
Posted by: Irina | Monday, November 01, 2010 at 03:37 PM
Good photo - I like the strong shapes - a great one for B&W.
Posted by: jennyfreckles | Monday, November 01, 2010 at 04:23 PM
This photo has such a timeless quality about it. The setting/the seats/pews/the people are all so classic.
Posted by: Farmchick | Monday, November 01, 2010 at 09:06 PM
Fantastic image! So perfect!
Congratulations..
Posted by: Lachezar | Tuesday, November 02, 2010 at 06:08 AM
I didn't see this photo yesterday. Your station looks quaint and cozy. Hope all the passengers make it home!
Posted by: Halcyon | Tuesday, November 02, 2010 at 10:21 AM
Great Theme Day post. Mine is up on November 1 at Portland Oregon Daily Photo; it’s a photo that I took on the Portland, Oregon, MAX Light Rail last Saturday.
Posted by: Lynette | Wednesday, November 03, 2010 at 12:02 AM
A very striking photo. I see what you mean about photog's dream. Great forms and light.
Posted by: Sara Chapman in Seattle, USA | Wednesday, November 03, 2010 at 01:18 AM
Wonderfully evocative photo. A gentle observation.
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