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History of a Painting - Weldy School, Nappanee, Indiana

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

History of a Painting - Weldy School,

Nappanee, Indiana

Acrylic Painting by Larry Johnston©

The Amish School, located just west of Nappanee, Indiana was just a small school with a couple of rooms for teaching and learning.  The old brick school with the steeple bell that used to ring, calling the children to school and after recess in the school yard, which had a lots of play equipment for the students to play on.

The school has been replaced by a newer school that could accommodate more students, but not before I was able to take pictures of the school and it's outdoor equipment and, or course the old hand pump that supplied the water for the school.

I later painted one of the broken swings that had one swing too many.

 

Blogs About Some of My Other Paintings and their History:

Weldy School,....  Broken Swing,....  Chicago Theatre,....  Bonnie Doon Ice Cream, S. Mich. St.,....  Armuchee House,....  The Corner Shelf,....  Loew's Jersey Theatre,....  Marathon Gas Pump,....  Calloway's Round Barn,....  River Street, Savannah, GA,....  Court House, Crown Point, IN,....  Pooles Mill Covered Bridge,....  Steak and Shake,....  The Peanut Shop,....  Hot Diggity Dogs,....  Wrigley Field,.... Piano Through a Window,.... The Coconut Tree,....  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, St Joseph County, 

or surrounding areas, have them call me:

Larry Johnston, 574-304-7577

Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC

Elkhart, Indiana

or email larry@larry-johnston.com  

Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Very cool school house, I'm sure there are lots of stories there Larry.

Feb 07, 2015 09:44 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Larry, that is a true photo of something that was so typical of our American history.  We have some one rooms still in our area but they have long been converted 

Feb 07, 2015 10:40 PM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

This painting and yesterday' s Swing Low, Swing High painting are on the same property. I like how you posted them together. We actually had people buy the print that attended school there.

Feb 07, 2015 11:32 PM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

If you are looking for an experience and knowledgeable Realtor to assist you with your Elkhart County, St Joseph County real estate needs by wise and contact Agent and Artist Larry Johnston

Feb 07, 2015 11:53 PM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Good morning Roger D. Mucci , I bet the teacher can tell lots of stories about that school.

Feb 08, 2015 12:12 AM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Ed Silva ,  We still have some of the old amish schools that are still being used, but I'm not sure about heat, AC and lights.

Feb 08, 2015 12:16 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hey Larry, I have a water pump like that in the front of my house but it does not go no where.  Have a great one, great painting as always!

Feb 08, 2015 12:35 AM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Larry,  Very nice for sure.  I love the colors and the water pump in the front.

Feb 08, 2015 01:07 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Larry,

 WOW! Amazing! You are very talented! I am sure painting is a great stress reliever! I hope you have a great day!

Feb 08, 2015 03:48 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you for sharing the photo. You are a good artist. 

Feb 08, 2015 05:39 AM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Will Hamm , I was going to get one for my yard several years ago, but never did.

Feb 08, 2015 06:18 AM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Belinda Spillman ,  Thanks for your kind comment.  Have a great week.

Feb 08, 2015 06:18 AM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert ,  You are right. it is a stress-killer and I enjoy creating things on canvas.

Feb 08, 2015 06:20 AM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Gita Bantwal ,  Thanks you for commenting and for the compliment.

Feb 08, 2015 06:20 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Larry the first school I went to when I arrived here from Portugal was in a building that looked a lot like that one.

Feb 08, 2015 10:10 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I wonder if there are such interesting buildings in our area. 

Feb 09, 2015 07:57 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Larry, you are one talented artist! I love your interpretation of the Weldy School.

Aug 28, 2016 01:17 AM