Today’s Mystery Photo can pretty much be anywhere along a coast. There’s not much to identify this photograph, unless you have been there. But give it a try. Send in your thoughts to elliott@gwinnettforum.com and be sure to include your hometown.
George Graf of Palmyra, Va. was the only one to recognize the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas. It was funded entirely by Alice Walton, one of the heirs of the Walton family (Wal-Mart) and the first major art museum to open since 1974. General admission is free. (Photo by EEB).
George Adds: “During the Museum’s construction, an entire section of the building was redesigned to save two tulip trees called ‘Thelma and Louise.’ The trees were aptly named—they were living close to the edge. An arborist assisted the crew throughout the project, and when the dust settled, the ladies survived unharmed. Thelma and Louise now hold a place of honor as the stars of Eleven restaurant’s logo. Many of the Museum’s exterior materials were selected due to their tendency to change over time. Exposure to the elements will cause the red cedar banding to turn silver-gray and the copper roofs will acquire a rich brownish patina.”
DAR chapter participates in Snellville’s Flag Day ceremony
Members of the Philadelphia Winn chapter of the Daughters of the American Revoluation participated in Snellville’s Flag Day recently. Firing the muskets were members of the Sons of the American Revolution Button Gwinnett chapter, which included Bill Palmer, Bruce Maney and Mike Ruff.
Col. Raphael Bruce, US Army, Retired, spoke at the ceremony, stating: “Liberty, justice and humanity are represented in the stripes of our beloved flag.” Col. Bruce reminded the group that the American Flag is the honorable symbol of our beloved nation. Shown at a table (below) are Janet Perry, Carolyn Holley, Jean Axelberg, Vanessa Wynn and Lee Schermerhorn. On the back row Bruce Maney, Bennie Koons, President Bill Palmer and Rigsby Barnes.
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