PHOTO: Public works, Ehrhardt, S.C.

In the foreground is a classic old public works building in Ehrhardt, S.C.. In the background is the town’s water tower. Both illustrate how rural communities invested in infrastructure in decades past.  But the broken windows in the building also highlight how some infrastructure is eroding and needs more upkeep to stay modern.  Photo by Andy Brack.  More: Center for a Better South.