In our March 2024 Tracker, we included a painting of Earl's Cafe by Terrace Park artist, Fred Williams. Since then, several people have stepped forward with photos of some of his other paintings. We would especially like to thank Lifetime member Lynn Mileham for her donation of the winter scene of the Fenton House on Elm Avenue, which is now displayed in our Gallery.
According to a March 2005 Village Views article, 'Fred Williams was a famous local artist who came to Miami Grove and fell in love with the beautiful setting. He moved into one of the rented rooms under Earl’s Café. He was a prolific painter and used whatever material was available to him, often times discarded cardboard or wood signs.
We are hoping to add to our collection of Fred Williams paintings, both in our gallery and our digital archives. If you own one that you would like to donate, or allow us to photograph, please let us know.
