Downtown Fairfield
Watercolor on Yupo, 18" X 24," framed and matted under glass in mahogany wood frame
About Downtown Fairfield
Although downtown Fairfield looks very different today from what it looked like in the 1960's, the old Fairfield County Seat Sign still hangs arched over Texas Street just as it has for many, many decades. Along with the arch is the small red lantern hanging above the arch. According to local historians when the light of the lantern came on it was a signal for the Texas Street on-duty beat officer to go to the nearest pay phone to call the police station. Others have reported that when the light went on it was a signal for all volunteer firefighters and reserve police officers to report for duty.
The store fronts in downtown Farifield have changed and they now house different businesses. But Hyde's Department Store where I worked in high school, and Johnson's Bakery (home of the best burgers, mashed potatoes, and champagne cake) can be seen in this painting.
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Although downtown Fairfield looks very different today from what it looked like in the 1960's, the old Fairfield County Seat Sign still hangs arched over Texas Street just as it has for many, many decades. Along with the arch is the small red lantern hanging above the arch. According to local historians when the light of the lantern came on it was a signal for the Texas Street on-duty beat officer to go to the nearest pay phone to call the police station. Others have reported that when the light went on it was a signal for all volunteer firefighters and reserve police officers to report for duty.
The store fronts in downtown Farifield have changed and they now house different businesses. But Hyde's Department Store where I worked in high school, and Johnson's Bakery (home of the best burgers, mashed potatoes, and champagne cake) can be seen in this painting.
For more information or to purchase Downtown Fairfield complete the contact form below.
Click here to return to the Class of '67.
Or click here to return to the Home Page.
