Athens, AL Drawing

Athens is located in the center of Northern Alabama, 15 miles from the Tennessee State line in historic Limestone County. While Athens has an agricultural history, in recent years Athens has attracted major industry that has diversified the population. Education is a source of pride in the community, with its award-winning public school system and Athens State University, which has been in operation since the 1800s. With all the diversification Athens has to offer, no wonder Athens is a city of Southern Splendor.To purchase a print of Athens, AL, check this out: http://www.villageprints.com/drawings/alabama/athens-alabama/.

Appleby School Drawing, Florence, AL

On October 15, 2008, we had the pleasure of speaking with the great grandson of F. T. Appleby, for whom the Appleby School of Florence, Alabama, was named. The School was named to honor Appleby, who was superintendent from 1917 to 1932. The building is the original Coffee High School. Florence Junior High School, built in 1936 on the lot adjoining Coffee High, had housed all junior high classes until 1951 when the new high school was built on its present location. The old high school building was then converted into an elementary school. Upon completion of Richard School in 1961, all the elementary grades were moved to that school. Both the old high school building and the junior high school are now used as junior high schools. This building had several fires, and in the 1980's it was badly burned. It has been razed, and the University of North Alabama tennis courts now occupy the area.

Tommy Thompson completed a drawing of Appleby School during the 1980s prior to the razing of the school.To purchase one of the Appleby prints pictured above, click here: http://www.villageprints.com/drawings/alabama/florence-alabama-appleby/

Florence, AL Drawing

Florence is the county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama, in the northwestern corner of the state. Florence is the largest and principal city of the "The Shoals," which includes Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia metropolitan areas in Colbert and Lauderdale counties. Florence is considered the primary economic hub of northwestern Alabama.

Florence is renowned for its annual tourism events, including W.C. Handy Music Festival in the summer and the Renaissance Faire in the fall. Landmarks in Florence include the Rosenbaum House, the only Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home located in Alabama.

Florence was surveyed for the Cypress Land Company in 1818 by Italian surveyor Ferdinand Sannoner, who named it after Florence, the capital of the Tuscany region of Italy. Florence, Alabama was incorporated in 1826.

Some of the notable people who have lived in Florence, AL, include W.C. Handy, trumpeter, Father of the Blues; Stewart Cink, PGA golfer, 2009 British Open Champion; Sam Phillips, record producer, discovered Elvis Presley; Donna Jean Godchaux, singer, The Grateful Dead; George W. Goethals, chief engineer on the Panama Canal; Kelvin Holly, musician, guitarist for Little Richard, The Amazing Rhythm Aces; Patterson Hood, guitarist, singer and songwriter for Drive-By Truckers; John Paul White,guitarist, singer and songwriter for Grammy Award winning duo, The Civil Wars; Billy Reid, fashion designer; Dred Scott, of the Dred Scott vs. Sanford case; Whitney Boddie, WNBA basketball player; Josh Willingham, major league baseball player, Minnesota Twins; and John Coffee, General during the War of 1812. To order one of the Florence, AL prints, check out this page: http://www.villageprints.com/drawings/alabama/florence-alabama-2/

Fayette, AL Art Print

Artist Tommy Thompson created this beautiful hand-pulled silk-screened print of Fayette, Al. We have a few artist proofs of the print remaining if you would like to purchase one for a Christmas gift or other occasion. Please click on this link: http://www.villageprints.com/drawings/alabama/fayette-alabama-color/.

Haleyville, AL Art Print

Artist Tommy Thompson created this beautiful hand-pulled silk-screened print of Haleyville, AL. We have a few artist proofs remaining if you would like to purchase one for a gift. Log onto http://www.villageprints.com/drawings/alabama/haleyville-alabama-color/
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Hartselle, AL Art Print

Tommy Thompson created this beautiful hand-pulled, silk-screened print of Hartselle, AL. We have a few artist proofs of the print remaining. To purchase a print for a gift or other occasion, please check this out: http://www.villageprints.com/drawings/alabama/hartselle-alabama-color/.

Cullman, AL, Art Print

Tommy Thompson created this beautiful hand-pulled silk-screened print of Cullman, AL. We have a few artist proofs of the print remaining. If you would like to purchase one as a Christmas gift or other occasion, please check out http://www.villageprints.com/drawings/alabama/cullman-alabama-color

Appleby School, Florence, Alabama

On October 15, 2008, we had the pleasure of speaking with the great grandson of F. T. Appleby, for whom the Appleby School of Florence, Alabama, was named. The School was named to honor Appleby, who was superintendent from 1917 to 1932. The building is the original Coffee High School. Florence Junior High School, built in 1936 on the lot adjoining Coffee High, had housed all junior high classes until 1951 when the new high school was built on its present location. The old high school building was then converted into an elementary school. Upon completion of Richard School in 1961, all the elementary grades were moved to that school. Both the old high school building and the junior high school are now used as junior high schools. This building had several fires, and in the 1980's it was badly burned. It has been razed, and the University of North Alabama tennis courts now occupy the area.

Tommy Thompson completed a drawing of Appleby School during the 1980s prior to the razing of the school.To purchase one of the Appleby prints pictured above, click here: http://www.villageprints.com/drawings/alabama/florence-alabama-appleby/.