#decripit

Although it is the county seat, the town population is estimated at about 250, down from over 400 in 2010.

Decrepit Structure, Off BC 3 near Crowsnest Pass, British Columbia, 1974.

Source: Margolies, John, photographer, Published1977. Subject Headings-  Motels--1970-1980-  Cabins--1970-1980-  United States--Washington (State)--North SeattleHeadingsSlides--1970-1980.--ColorGenreSlides--1970-1980.--ColorNotes-  Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer.-  Margolies category: Motels.-  Purchase; John Margolies 2015 (DLC/PP-2015:142).-  Credit line: John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive (1972-2008), Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.-  General information about the John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.mrg-  Forms part of: John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive (1972-2008).Medium1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format).Call Number/Physical LocationLC-MA05- 8339 [P&P]Source CollectionMargolies, John John Margolies Roadside America photograph archiveRepositoryLibrary of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.printDigital Idmrg 08339 //hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/mrg.08339Library of Congress Control Number2017710428Reproduction NumberLC-DIG-mrg-08339 (digital file from original color transparency)Rights AdvisoryNo known restrictions on publication. For more information, see "John Margolies Roadside America Photograph Archive - Rights and Restrictions Information"  https://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/723_marg.htmlAccess AdvisoryPlease use digital image: original slide is kept in cold storage for preservation.Online FormatimageLCCN Permalinkhttps://lccn.loc.gov/2017710428

While el Ganso remains mostly a rather decrepit hamlet feeling abandoned, it has undergone remarkable change since I first saw it in 1998. The church and some of other town buildings have been restored and improved. No doubt the traffic brought by the Camino has contributed to el Ganso’s revival. Note the yellow arrows on the power pole.