
The prairies of the US were once an underwater plain, creating a bed of limestone for cities built in the 19th century. Special welling equipment was needed to penetrate the bedrock. One local quarry is now a public swimming pool. -- The Plain Relics project documents the decay of the ordinary in the American prairie cities. The once prosperous region is fading, cracking, and changing. Images produced in 2016. 2800x2800 px