Greensboro Daily Photo is part of the city daily photo community that started with Paris Daily Photo. The first of every month, there is a theme for our group and June's theme is "the beauty of decay." We're supposed to find something decaying and share it with the participating cities around the world. Our contribution is this old house in rural Guilford County in Summerfield. At one time 7501 Shadyside Drive was a charming old farmhouse. Today, it is a house with discarded furniture on the front porch and a mountain of heaven-knows-what on the back.
The sign on the front door reads, "We believe in angels." The house next door has a bright yellow hummer in the driveway and a happy guard dog in the back. Maybe their guardian angel already arrived. Perhaps, when they least expect it, someone will come along and transform 7501 Shadyside, returning it to its original splendor. More than likely, the property will be converted to something else. Time will tell; it always does........ Right now, we could sure imagine a glider, a glass of lemonade, and a few friends to sit with us on this decaying porch, tracking lightening bugs as they rise from the earth.
such a shame that a grand old house like this sit so unloved, such a waste.
Posted by: Jo Power | Saturday, June 01, 2013 at 06:41 AM
It sure is a grand house.
Posted by: Jim | Saturday, June 01, 2013 at 08:46 AM
There really is a North Carolina feel to your photograph. Glad you were successful in finding the link to CDP. (Saw your request for help somewhere today...!)
Posted by: Lauren Kennedy | Saturday, June 01, 2013 at 01:05 PM
I do hope so, a restoration by 'guardian angels' would be fitting for this grand old structure. It must've been quite a sight once!
Posted by: PrincetonDailyPhoto | Saturday, June 01, 2013 at 01:07 PM
You’ve made a great Theme Day post. I'm glad you picked this for today. Thanks for the informative text.
Posted by: Lynette | Saturday, June 01, 2013 at 04:37 PM
This one sure deserves a helping hand.
Posted by: Jack | Saturday, June 01, 2013 at 07:24 PM
Sad to see. When a refrigerator appears on the porch, then you know the end is near.
Posted by: Oakland Daily Photo | Sunday, June 02, 2013 at 07:52 PM
Ah!!! When I saw the last comment, I had to chuckle in a sad sort of agreement... This is a delightful building! I'd love to see it restored...it's got that North Carolina charm!!!
Posted by: TheChieftess | Sunday, June 02, 2013 at 11:08 PM
Great find! It would be wonderful if restored. It's a great setting.
Posted by: JM | Monday, June 03, 2013 at 06:31 AM
So nice to see the city daily photo community supporting each other. Haven't had this many comments in a long time!
Posted by: Janis & David | Monday, June 03, 2013 at 08:28 AM