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History of a Painting, Tilley Park, Cartersville, Georgia

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History of a Painting, Tilley Park,

Cartersville, Georgia.

While watching movies growing up, we see places that are the ideal places to live.  Of course that's only in the movies. The quaint little towns, with the parks, gazebos and Ferris wheels, rides and such. Well the story of the Tilley Park painting started in 1983, when I was commissioned to paint a painting of a covered bridge in Euharlee, Georgia. In order to get to the covered bridge, we had to drive through Cartersville, Georgia.

Acrylic painting by Larry Johnston©

It was a very small town and had a railroad depot in the middle, with the court house on the hill and the stores were situated in a U shape, facing the depot.  We passed the square and started up the hill and there it was...Tilley Park.!

We eventually moved there and found out the history of the park.  Mr. Tilley owned all the rides and organizations rented the park for fundraisers and such. Little did I know, when I took photos of the park, they had planned on removing the rides the following day. I eventually painted two paintings from the park. The Tilley Family bought at least one of  the paintings.

If you see a home that you are attracted to, as a buyer, you never know when that home will no longer be on the market.  Many homes I have shown to buyers, went pending while the buyers were taking the weekend to think about it. As Real Estate Agents, we need to prepre our clients for that possibility.

Sometimes the Buyers need to be prepared to make an instant decision, when they see the perfect home for them.

 

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, Elkhart, Indiana,

or email larry@larry-johnston.com

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Shannon Milligan, Richmond VA Real Estate Agent/Associate Broker
RVA Home Team - Richmond, VA
RVA Home Team - Winning with Integrity.

Oh, how lovely! I didn't realize you were a painter. Oh how I wish I had that talent. I am weird about what I hang up in my house. I always feel like a Home Goods type of picture just doesn't have meaning to me. I would love something like this from my home town.

You are correct, here today and gone tomorrow are many properties!

Aug 09, 2014 10:46 PM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Very interesting history Larry. You are so good ag coming up with interesting facts about communities you love.

Aug 10, 2014 12:21 AM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Good morning Shannon, We all have talent of different kinds. If we all could do the same thing, we wouldn't be unique.  Thanks for commenting. You, I'm sure has a different talent.

Aug 10, 2014 02:06 AM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Noah, I take after you.  You have all kinds of facts about Evanston that are interesting to the rest of us.

Aug 10, 2014 02:07 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Another great represenation of your talent, Larry. A beautiful painting and another claim to fame. Like how you tied it into Real Estate at the end of the post.  

Aug 10, 2014 04:12 AM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Debb,  Thanks for your kind comment.  Have a great Sunday.

Aug 10, 2014 04:25 AM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Both paintings were for the Tilley Family, plus they bought several other paintings you did, like 4 Way Lunch and The Swing, I think it was, or maybe the Wicker Chair instead of the swing.  It was a long time ago...

Aug 10, 2014 01:02 PM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Good morning,  I agree, it's been a while.  Jim bought one of the park and Mrs Tilley bought several others. I had forgotten.  That was in the mid 1980's.

Aug 10, 2014 11:38 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Larry, you have been painting for some time and glad to see you showcasing your art in your blog posts.

Sep 07, 2014 02:52 AM