Side of Palmist Building, Havana Junction, Alabama Possibly 1971 - 1972

"Side of Palmist Building, Havana Junction, Alabama" is a color photograph by William Christenberry, taken sometime between 1971 and 1972. It features a close-up of a weathered wooden building, with a broken window revealing an advertisement for "Palmist" services. The photograph exemplifies Christenberry's focus on vernacular architecture and the fading remnants of rural Southern life, capturing the subtle beauty of decay and the passage of time. Christenberry's work often utilizes color and composition to create a sense of melancholic nostalgia for a bygone era, inviting viewers to reflect on the changing landscape of America.