Penland Bros Store - Ellijay Georgia - Historical Building
by Jan Dappen
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24.000 x 18.000 inches
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Title
Penland Bros Store - Ellijay Georgia - Historical Building
Artist
Jan Dappen
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
Recently accepted for the Gilmer Arts 2018 Annual Juried Art Exhibit Feb 24 - March 26. The original will be on display and for sale at Gilmer Arts, Ellijay until that time. If still available, the original will go on sale after the show here on FAA.
This is an original 24 x 18 oil on canvas
I love Ellijay. I love all the old buildings, the architecture, the families and businesses and struggles they all represent. When I painted the River Street Tavern next door, I was told that this two side by side buildings were both owned by Penland brothers. After speaking to Sam Penland,Jr. the Grandson of Sam, Sr. and original builder and owner of this store, I have learned the left side of the store was built in 1914 as a Grocery/Mercantile store. The right side was added in 1920 to be used as a warehouse. The original building was made of all red bricks made in Ellijay at the Brick factory. When the Depression hit, the blue
"Ghost Sign" was added to the side of the building to remind people they must pay in cash. Limiting their acceptance of credit allowed this store and one other to survive the Depression Era. The Checkered board look was not added until after the Depression and still remains today. Probably the painting was added because the Brothers became Purina Chow Distributors. My favorite time of day is just before Sunset, when the buildings take on a pink cast and reflections in the window pick up all the surrounding sights. This building now houses the Hometown Florist and Yesterday's Decor. Their lovely displays enhance the beauty of this favorite Ellijay Store, especially at night.
Written for my Painting by Hometown (Ellijay) Artist: Lucy Harris
We Heart Penland’s""
Although everything is getting older by the minute, Penland’s will always stand.
There’s just something about it that draws the eye and makes the heart expand;
And it’s so comforting to know that although the whole world may change,
The landmarks of a little, good living, forever will remain.
For the ancient roads and broken sidewalks all lead to the center of bliss,
Where it is easy to mend a broken heart with the memory of the sweetest kiss,
Kind of like the day your Granny wiped your tears, and told you the world was just so grand,
And though she was getting older by the minute, the kingdom of heaven would always stand.
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February 7th, 2018
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