Eaton Rapids

On the wall of Hamlin Square Coffee Shop, Eaton Rapids, Michigan. Despite the (relatively) balmy weather, no one was sitting outside this morning. Including me. By the way, that's all that remains of the sign. But I was first attracted by the multicolored bricks.

Another photo from this morning's visit to Eaton Rapids.

Hamlin Square in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. My friend Bob's sleeve in the lower left corner. One of the T-shirts says "Eatin' Rabbits." Really.

Near Eaton Rapids on the Grand River.

North of Eaton Rapids, Michigan. I've been wanting to take this photograph for several months, so today I stopped.

On the Grand River in Eaton Rapids.

Two versions of this photo. I like both, for different reasons. A recognizably Albert Kahn design at the edge of downtown Eaton Rapids, Michigan. The Horner Mill complex produced wool products for many years. These buildings (there are several in the complex) are now available for redevelopment. There's a website .

Edgewater Apartments in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. Converted from a woolen mill a couple decades back. I've been unable to discover if this was part of the Horner mill (which is across the street) or another operation; ER had several mills. Any knowledgable comments will be appreciated.

Another building in the Horner Mill complex, with some of the other (larger) buildings in the background.