Two gelatin silver prints by Walker Evans capture the austere facades of American commerce in mid-20th century rural settings — a company store in the coal mining town of Hecla, West Virginia, and a weathered storefront in Selma, Alabama. Evans's characteristic eye for documentary precision renders the peeling signage, worn architecture, and utilitarian details of these working-class establishments with unflinching clarity. Together, the paired images reflect Evans's lifelong investigation into the relationship between American vernacular culture, poverty, and the built environment.