I like photographing abandoned or old infrastructure and buildings. Stopped by the Fredonia Grange between Burlington and Anacortes to snap a few shots. :)

I feel dumb, but what's a grange? Since moving to Western WA, I noticed pretty much all the small communities and towns around here have one, and I sorta get it but I don't.

From google - Grange - (in the US) a farmers' association organized in 1867. The Grange sponsors social activities, community service, and political lobbying.

That's the part I get, I thought maybe it has additional meaning or function or something.

Washington is one of the strongest states for the Grange. During the Progressive Era, there were many Washington farmers and other agricultural workers who joined the Grange. There are still many Granges left in our state. It was the most popular fraternal group for people living in rural areas.

It's a community hall basically. You can have weddings etc at them if you want

Thank you! This is what I was missing, makes sense.

Thanks again!

You're welcome. :)

Come check out Bayview Grange on whidbey island!

Hail, hail, Freedonia, land of the free!

Never would have quessed that was the old fredonia grange

There is one on Cook road near Sedro-Woolley and one out on Prairie Road, I believe, as well.

Excellent framing with this photograph, I really like it. When things fit perfectly, I am satisfied.

Came here to sing that.