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Hello and welcome to Picture Americana, where America is celebrated in colors and places and people.
Take a look around and enjoy photos and stories about America in the 21st century that hopefully reflect
the rich history and culture of America.
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Rocky Baker
Dec 16, 2024
Miscellaneous Americana - part VI - The history and culture of America are still visible in 2024.
American Bald Eagle A bald eagle perches in a pine tree and looks out over the area. The Bald Eagle is the National Bird of the United...
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Rocky Baker
Oct 23, 2024
Americana is On Display at the 2024 Fiddlers Convention - Plus More About Old Time Singing
American history and American culture were reflected everywhere at the four-day event.
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Rocky Baker
Aug 12, 2024
A Memorial in Pulaski, Tennessee to Civil War African-American Troops.
Pulaski is a beautiful small southern city, rich in history and beauty and good southern hospitality.
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Rocky Baker
Jun 20, 2024
An Old Tractor Was Restored by My Friend, Dwight
My neighbor, and good friend, restored an old tractor into a beautiful machine.
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Rocky Baker
Jun 4, 2024
Old American Barns and Churches
Barns and churches reflect American culture.
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Rocky Baker
May 27, 2024
On This Memorial Day
America is free because of those who gave it all.
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Rocky Baker
Mar 17, 2024
Lynnville, Tennessee is very Americana
Lynnville boasts Americana, both inside and outside many of the businesses.
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Rocky Baker
Feb 28, 2024
Lawrence County, Tennessee is very Americana
Lawrence County, Tennessee is an interesting place to visit.
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Rocky Baker
Feb 11, 2024
Miscellaneous Americana - part III
More of seeing Americana in miscellaneous things around the Southeast Last summer I photographed a local old barn. It was build around...
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Rocky Baker
Jan 17, 2024
Antique American Pocket Knives
Many of us have either told, or have heard, stories about Grandpa's pocket knife. Some of us remember watching Grandpa taking out his...
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Rocky Baker
Dec 15, 2023
Civil War Statues Around the Southeast
As Americans we value freedom of expression. Freedom is very Americana
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Rocky Baker
Nov 26, 2023
A Civil War Story - The Northern General and the Southern Boy Soldier
Do you suppose that I would betray a friend? No, sir; I would die a thousand times first!
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Rocky Baker
Nov 6, 2023
Fall Colors on the Walking Trail
The forest has its own pace. Few things happen quickly in the woods. Before daylight the forest is dark, very dark. Daytime comes...
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Rocky Baker
Oct 19, 2023
Old Time Music Is Part of Our Nation's Culture and History
Old Time Music is part of our nation's culture and history.
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Rocky Baker
Oct 2, 2023
Local Americana - Two Part Story
About ten minutes from my home I sometimes ride by a house that looks pretty ordinary at first glance, but upon a closer look, one will...
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Rocky Baker
Sep 13, 2023
A Bit of Local History and the Limestone County Archives
Before we look at the Limestone County Archives, let's look at a bit of local history. Limestone County was founded in 1818 as part of...
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Rocky Baker
Sep 4, 2023
Miscellaneous Americana - part II
More of seeing Americana in miscellaneous things around the Southeast This wood-carved statue stands on the street corner just across...
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Rocky Baker
Aug 24, 2023
A Little Known Part of History - Gandy Dancer Railroad Workers
Most Americans have never heard the term "Gandy Dancer". Two years ago I hadn't either. But back in August of 2022 when I posted some...
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Rocky Baker
Jul 30, 2023
Historic Courtland, Alabama, part II
As stated earlier, in the years around 1816 – 1820, settlers moved into what is now Lawrence County, Alabama from Virginia, Tennessee,...
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Rocky Baker
Jul 29, 2023
Historic Courtland, Alabama, part I
In the years around 1816 – 1820, settlers moved into what is now Lawrence County, Alabama from Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia and the...
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