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Spring Thaw

TL DeMott — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 21:15:48 +0000

Located on Mill Road outside of historic Kennett Square in southern Chester County, an old barn topped with a large cupola basks in the melting snow of an early Spring Day. It is typical of similar structures built in the region during the last century.

An interesting aspect of this particular barn is the square hole next to the hay door (left of center). It is the entranceway for a family of Barn Owls inhabiting the building.

Moonlight Cruise

TL DeMott — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 20:56:31 +0000

The essence of this painting is as follows: Once a month the moon rises as the sun sets, making being on the water the most magical experience known to any sailor. Departing the dock, putting up sails, following the soft evening wind and gliding across the water in the silence only a sailing vessel can offer. Time slips by as you soar with the breezes, navigate by the stars and enjoy moonlight dancing across the sea.

7th ANNUAL JENNER’S POND FALL ARTS & CRAFT FESTIVAL

TL DeMott — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 19:47:57 +0000

SATURDAY
October. 15th, 2011
9:00AM – 3:00 PM
Jenner’s Pond Alison Bldg.
2000 Greenbriar Lane
West Grove, PA 19390

Number 98

TL DeMott — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:29:40 +0000

This artwork represents Wilmington & Western railroad’s 4-4-0, "D" valve steam engine number 98 arriving at the station in Oxford, PA. Built by ALCO-Schenectedy in 1909, the locomotive has changed little in over 85 years.

After years of service with the Mississippi Central, the engine ended up on the Louisiana Eastern railroad. When no longer needed, it was one of only four locomotives out of thirty, which survived the scrap heap.

Restored to service in 1972, she has been puffing up and down the Red Clay Valley for all these past years. The old engine has given many people who never experienced it, a nostalgic ride into the "Age of Steam."

Sunset on Hopewell

TL DeMott — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:29:17 +0000

Hopewell School is a historic, three- sectioned, two-story structure on the northwest corner of Fifth and Hodgson streets in 0xford Borough, Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in three stages, the first in 1905, the second in 1914 and the third in 1925.

Significantly, Hopewell has become the only remaining school designed by William L. Plack, a noted turn-of-the century architect.

From an artistic view, the old building’s humanistic charm seems to emanate in the warm reflection of thousands of bricks that housed and protected an equal number of young minds. In the winter of its existence, Hopewell School provides each of us with reminders of our own bygone school days.

Spindleback

TL DeMott — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:28:26 +0000

In this watercolor, the artist expressed a desire to portray an otherwise unnoticed comer of the home’s basement. The shadows of the past that it evokes are offset by the bright afternoon sunshine filtering through the slatted window and onto
the wall.

Redoubt

TL DeMott — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:27:54 +0000

In this artwork, The Great Redoubt at historic Ft. Saratoga, New York, is depicted during the fall season. An evening "Hunter’s" moon is slowly rising over the distant mountains, as the Hudson River meanders through the Valley.

In 1777, Fort Saratoga was the site of one of the most decisive victories in American Revolutionary War history. An overwhelming force of Colonials commanded by General Horatio Gates, surrounded "Gentleman Johnny" Burgoyne’s exhausted British Army causing them to surrender.

The "Great Redoubt" was a system of fortifications built by the British on this hill and two others to the north. It was designed to guard their encampment, as well as their boat bridge across the Hudson River.

Red Rose Inn

TL DeMott — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:26:52 +0000

This artwork represents the historical Red Rose Inn at the crossroads of old U.S. Route I and Route 796, in Jennersville, southern Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was originally built to serve settlers and Indians, and was known as the "1740 Room".

In 1829, the name was changed to Red Rose Inn and an extension was added with rooms consisting of uneven, wide plank flooring, great fireplaces, candlelight and antique furnishings. Good food was, and still is, standard fare for hungry travelers.

To this day, it is alleged that several ghosts inhabit the Inn. Among them was a character named Indian Joe. He was charged with the murder of an early innkeeper’s daughter and found not guilty, however, not until after he had been hanged and buried in the cellar of the original "1740 Room".

Primitive Baptist Meeting House

TL DeMott — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:26:20 +0000

In this artwork, the London Tract Primitive Baptist Meeting House is depicted much as it appeared (without addition) in the colonial era. Welsh Baptists came northward from New Castle, Delaware, to Pennsylvania in 1729 and built this structure. Within its stone walled cemetery rest many of the area’s earliest settlers, in addition to the legendary ‘Ticking Tomb."

Located just off route 896, near Kemblesville, PA, the historic building is within the boundaries of the White Clay Creek Preserve. It provides a shelter for nature study, conservation education and public recreation.

Pine Grove Bridge

TL DeMott — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:25:40 +0000

In this work of art, the historic Pine Grove Covered Bridge is shown early on a quiet fall evening, as the moon begins to rise over the wooded hills. It is the same location between Chester and Lancaster Counties, where stagecoaches used to cross the Octoraro Creek as they traveled between Philadelphia and Baltimore.

However, there have been three bridges built at this site dating back to 1816. The earlier single span structures were destroyed by storm and flood.

In 1884, Captain Elias McMellen built the current 204-foot double-span bridge. It cost about $4,450 and was one of the longest covered bridges within the borders of Chester County. Accordingly, legend purports that if a person can hold their breath as they run through the old bridge, then any wish they make will come true.