See Rock City Barn
by Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Title
See Rock City Barn
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Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
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Photograph - Photography
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"See Rock City Barn" by Debra and Dave Vanderlaan... A real find, one of the classic 'See Rock City' barns along a country road... Autumn colors decorate the leaves in the trees surrounding the old barn and the grasses in the fields are tinged in reds and oranges. There were hundreds of these barns in the Smoky Mountains of Appalachia, roofs painted to advertise the famous Rock City. Since 1935, they have stood as genuine highway Americana, their bold white-on-black signs compelling both snowbirds and Sunday drivers to a spot near Chattanooga, Tennessee, where they could See Rock City.
But the Rock City barns that once dotted the map from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico are disappearing, bowing to time's decay or being replaced by other marketing mediums.
In 2005, Rock City marked the 70th anniversary since the barns first appeared as advertising icons, fewer than 100 remain out of a rural network that once numbered near 900. Clark Byers painted the barns for three decades and became a legend in his own right by braving bulls, slippery roofs and lightning bolts. When he retired in 1969, he had painted some 900 barns in 19 states. He died in 2004. His successor, Jerry Cannon, has handled the brushwork on the barns Rock City still maintains.
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November 5th, 2013
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Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Marvin, thanks for enjoying our work and for adding your Like/Fave! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Marvin Spates
I have never seen rock city, but I have seen there signs all over the place!!! Awesome photo Debra and Dave and thanks for the history!!! LF
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Joseph and Felicia, thank you for enjoying and faving our image! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Charles, thank you very much for your wonderful compliment and Vote! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Charles Robinson
This is an exceptional shot of the classic old "See Rock City" Barn. It is perfect with the beautiful fall colored trees framing the barn. Voted
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Tina, thank you for your special Feature of See Rock City Barn in our group Barn Lovers! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Michel, thank you for your special Feature of See Rock City Barn in our group Versatile Photography! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Colette, thank you for your special note and promote and Feature of See Rock City Barn in our group Orange Yellow Red Photos and Paints! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
James, thank you for your special Feature of See Rock City Barn in our group Beauty! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
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Krista, thank you for your special Feature of See Rock City Barn in our group Best Artwork Collections! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
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