Falls City is a very small community which has a population of only 591 people and this is the reason why not many people know about this small society. When passing through on 181, all you see are two small gas stations, along with the local bank. But if you actually make an attempt to drive down some of the side streets, you will find a ton of small houses with people sitting outside on their front porches and children or parents either riding their bikes or running or walking up and down the streets. In Falls City, there are very few places that are considered to be historical and there is only a small amount of artistic landmarks, because almost everything in the community, are houses that are newly built, or old buildings that are extremely ugly looking and need to be torn down.
However, there is one building, in particular in Falls City that I consider to be historical, modern, and an attraction to not only the community, but visitors who are passing through. This is because it’s very appealing and it seems to stand out, rather than just looking at the usual houses that are seen in communities, such as Falls City. This grown-up building/home is located right in the center of town, which has two stories, and has circled arches in the front, which I consider to be very elegant and appealing. The reason for this is because you do not tend to see this very often, especially in older buildings. This was once a home that an elderly man had lived in, but after losing his wife and having all of his children grow up, he had decided to sell it. This historical home/building, now serves as the Justice of the Peace for the community.
The white color on the outside is very boring looking, but as you are passing by, you tend to realize the red roof that stands out, and cannot be missed. There is a very large courtyard that is filled with green grasses and on the left hand side of the home, there is an enormous amount of colored flowers that have been known to have been here for decades. Directly in front, there are large green oak trees, that seem to cover the entire building, but if you make the block around it, it is more noticeable and can be seen clearly.
After viewing this home, and having the opportunity to have lived in such a small society for the last nineteen years of my life, I am likely to find land, homes, or personal belongings that are noticeable and find myself to be more appreciative. However, when I travel to San Antonio, or any of the surrounding areas, I tend to pay more attention to older communities, historical buildings, and the way that buildings, homes, or stores are being put together. I find this to be very attractive because we should tend to appreciate historical places, because they are not always going to be here. The main reason is because after so many years they will began to fall apart and as an ending we will have to tear them down.
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