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About
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Frank was an orphan, a
painter and an opportunist.
After studying in Art School
in the East, Frank hit the
dusty trails of America.
on an Indian, Harley.
Amongst ho-boing on
trains, biking and
serving a war or two for
kicks, Frank painted and
sketched
his way through America.
One day, he rode on the
Lincoln Highway through
State Center, Iowa. He met
a school teacher, Margaretta, and settled to painting
signs and landscapes. He
died
in Baxter, Iowa.
His
daughter, Dene Hellman, and
Granddaughter, Annie O'Dell,
wrote a book
in his
honor about eccentrics. On the
book's cover
(An
Explosion of Toads)
is the imposed electrified
version of Frank riding the
dusty
trails on his Indian Harley..
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Lincoln
Hwy
–
Americas First Highway |
“The Father Road”
Affectionately, the
Lincoln Highway
became known as
"The Main Street
Across
America that
got
its roots
in 1913.
Franks free spirit
journey
took place some time
in 1919
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State
Center, Iowa celebrates it’s
historical Hwy. every summer.
Franklin
Grew’s art work is displayed in
homes, schools and no doubt,
sheds, throughout the area |
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Photos can also be
found in the
Photo Gallery
for a fuller view. All photos and prints are copyrighted to Annie O'Dell
reproductions are not permitted. You can purchase the print of Frank and Margaretta
on his Indian
Harley below
or you may
find
purchase
option also
in our
Catalogue.
The poster
comes in two
sizes, and
printed in
Black and
White.
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A shipping
fee is required and
will be added onto
your shopping cart.
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STORM LAKE, IA. -
{My grand father
painted this of
the area I live in
in 1948} |
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Family Story Telling
in Iowa
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Pull
up a chair or
just chat
with folks in Iowa.
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Native
American Indian/
Prairie Iowan mix,
Mom speaks with her
hands..
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SpirtOfIowaPosters
Iowa Heritage Posters For Sale
- A
Smaller
Quality
Poster @
15.00 +
5.00Shipping
- A Larger
Quality
Poster @
25.00 +
5.00Shipping
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