Post Card Murals - Ruledge, GA
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N 33° 37.589 W 083° 36.753
17S E 257653 N 3723803
Eugene Swain worked on the first of three postcards executed by the studio. The project was commissioned by the Rutledge Garden club and painted on Dr Hughes' wellness clinic. The mural is visible as you enter town.Located in downtown Rutledge, GA.
Waymark Code: WM5VDP
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 02/16/2009
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In the 1840's the heirs of Hezekiah Rutledge deeded right of way to the Georgia Railroad.The farm came to be referred to as "Rutledge's Place" by the railroad workers, which probably gave rise to referring to the town as "Rutledge". In the early years of the railroad, Rutledge served as the terminus of the line,and a turntable or round house was located here to turn the engines back towards Augusta. As with many Georgia towns, the railroad brought back development to the area, and a thriving civic and commercial center emerged.
This is the depiction in the "postcard" murals on the walls of the Hughes Wellness Center painted by Molly, notice the autograph on the postcard.So who is Polly? If your curious visit and find out.
The community held a Christmas Tour of Homes and the revenues from the 2006 Countryside Christmas Tour of Homes went to the construction of the mural on the Wellness Center, readily visible to all those entering the city.
City: Rutledge
Location Name: Store-Building
Artist: Ms. Molly Lesnikowski, resident of Rutleadge GA but from MA
Date: 2006
Media: paint
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Please give the date and description of your visit. One original photo of the mural must also be submitted. GPSr photo NOT required.