This page was last updated: June 26, 2009
Tin Lizzie's Place 2007 Forward
This page was last updated: June 26, 2009
Title: Cattle Drive to Paynes Prairie
Artist: Terry Smith
Location: St. Johns Avenue at N. Tenth Street
Size: ??? Really loooooooong...
Sponsors: W. F. Tilton Family, Cattlemen
Sponsored by the Tilton family, this mural depicts several of the family members in scenarios from the early 20th century, when cattle driving was in its heyday.
In the background, you can see cattle coming across the river on a wooden bridge which connected to the land directly in front of historic First Presbyterian Church. From there, they were driven to Paynes Prairie, located just south of Gainesville, Florida, to be fattened up for market.
The Dedication Ceremony was a really BIG to-do.
Check out these photos...
Right side Panel of Mural