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History of a Painting - Dairy Queen, Charlotte, North Carolina

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Real Estate Agent with Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC RB14037276

History of a Painting - Dairy Queen,

Charlotte, North Carolina.

This is one of my first paintings as I started traveling around the country exhibiting in Art Show and Festivals. It was the oldest Dairy Queen in that region at the time. The overhanging roof was made of aluminum, painted as if it were a fabric awning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acrylic Painting by Larry Johnston©

The design was unlike any other I had seen in other places, so felt compelled to paint it. I have a number of requests for 1965 Ford Mustangs in my paintings, so I put one in this painting. The Dairy Queen at 2732 Wilkinson Blvd, in Charlotte has since closed, but many people remember when there were lines waiting outside the window to order a frozen treat or hot dog.

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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If you know someone who wants to Buy or Sell a Home in Elkhart County, Indiana, have them call me:

Larry Johnston 574-304-7577

Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC and Friends & Neighbors Real Estate

Elkhart, Indiana

or email larry@larry-johnstn.com

Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

I think we passed this Dairy Queen when we went to Charlotte to do a show in Madison?  Is that the name of the Art Show?

Oct 11, 2014 01:48 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

We again have a DQ in town.  Had one when I was a kid, it closed and a few years ago a new one opened.  I love to stop by for an ice cream cone now and again.  Your painting sure takes me back.

Oct 11, 2014 02:20 PM
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

I love the nostalgia your painting evokes...very nice.  You are very talented.

Oct 11, 2014 10:46 PM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912
Trans State Commercial Realty Inc. - Fort Lauderdale, FL
FLorida Real Estate Connector

Well done Larry.  I, too, owned a 1965 mustang and was immediately drawn to your red car!  DQ still lives on

Oct 11, 2014 11:34 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Larry we still have a Dairy Queen that looks very much like that one.  Love the painting.

Oct 12, 2014 08:22 AM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

A Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cone would taste pretty good about now...

Oct 12, 2014 02:32 PM