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144Evening skyline, Oldenburg%u2014Franklin County (519-02)the pages of this book, we are quite pleased to have passed through them, because these small towns are where much of Indiana%u2019s everyday history took place. Besides, it was a great deal of fun.As is typical, we waited until midway through our project before approaching someone to write the Foreword. That%u2019s because it takes some time on the road, and in the darkroom, before a book starts to form a unique and cohesive identity. At first, we consider a wide range of possible candidates. Then, as images begin accumulating, and themes start materializing, we shorten our list to the most suitable contributors.With 2nd Stories, Lynn suggested Michael Atwood early in the process%u2014as we watched him host %u201cAcross Indiana%u201d on Public Television one evening. Because his name came up so quickly, we felt obliged to consider other possibilities, but no one seemed as appropriate. In short, Michael Atwood, with his long-time interest in all things Hoosier, and his insightful wit, was the perfect choice. After reading his Foreword, we%u2019re sure you%u2019ll agree. So, we%u2019d like to take this opportunity to thank him for his kind and touching words. We%u2019d also like to express our gratitude to all the individuals who shared their time, stories, and special buildings with us. It was very refreshing to meet people with such a passion for their work and their surroundings. Finally, I%u2019d like to offer a special thanks to the Indiana Arts Commission for awarding me an Individual Artist Grant to help in the publication of this book. %u2014JBwww.studioindiana.com