History of a Painting, Jimmy's Hurricane,
Miami, Florida.
It's Sunday and time for another bit of history, from one of my past paintings. This week, "Jimmy's Hurricane", is an acrylic painting on canvas. I was a participant in the Beaux Arts Festival, held at the University of Miami, to raise money for the funding and promotion of the Lowes Art Museum.
Acrylic Painting by Larry Johnston©
Jimmy Ellenburg, was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame in 2000 as an outstnding quarterback and halfback at Miami High School. In the three years that he played, he had a 26-6-2 record and two State Championships. He graduated in 1935.
Since I painted nosalgic places, I was told about a restaurant that was famous in the area, so I started doing some research. After leaving football, years later, Jimmy opened up the restaurant at the corner of Bird and Douglas in Miami, Florida. He and his wife ran the restaurant from 1950 to 1966. The restaurant was sold and no longer exists and Jimmy has since passed away, but the memory of his football accomplishments and his famous restaurant lives on.
I hope you enjoy the painting of "Jimmy's Hurricane".
Blogs About Some of My Other Paintings and their History:
Barber Tonics,.... Pelican Diner,.... A & W Drive-in,.... The Lantern,.... The FOX Theatre, Atlanta,... Tri-Way Outdoor Theatre,... Rexall Drug Store,... A Family Homestead,... The Palace Theatre,... Angel's Diner,... Krispy Kreme, Gainsville, Florida,... Bonnie Doon US31,... Ross Diner,... The Gag & Heave,... A&W Root Beer Barrel,... Bonnie Doon, Lincolnway, Mishawaka, IN,... Train Depot, Cartersville, GA,... Dairy Queen,... Firestone Store,... The South Shore,... The Gathering Place,... 4-Way Lunch,... Mustard and Ketchup,... McDonald's,... Lost Mountain Store,... The Big Chicken,... Euharlee, GA. Covered Bridge,... Juliette, GA Church,... Fried Green Tomatoes House,... Whistle Stop Cafe,... Whistle Stop Train Depot,... Tilley Park,... Jimmy's Hurricane,... Barber Chair,... Fire Truck,... Rosies Diner,... Judge Roy Bean's
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