I like the subject choice here. My chief problem is that the image seems a bit flat. By that I mean everything kind of blends into itself. I'm still struggling myself with creating more dynamic range in my black and white images- so I'm not sure what suggestions I can make that will help. It might be work trying it out with some different post processing options (duotone maybe).
The grain makes this feel like an old-time photo - which I think works well with the subject. I think that some artificial vingetting in the corners might help sell the antique quality - assuming that was your intent...