This page was last updated: June 20, 2009

Tin Lizzie's Place 2007 Forward

This page was last updated: June 20, 2009

Title:  Heartbeat of Palatka

c. 1890 - 1909 - 1916

Artist:   Terry Smith

Location:   205 N. 2nd Street

Size:  14' x 34'

Sponsors:   City of Palatka

This mural was almost totally demolished  due to a roof leak generated by Hurricane Frances in 2004. 

Here is what it looked like:

As you can see from the photos above, the artist tried to repair it by scraping off the loosened paint, then sketching in the general guidelines.  Unfortunately, between times that he was able to work on it, more damage was done...He had to start all over and repaint the ENTIRE mural !!! 

The latest version is even more beautiful than the original.

Terry, we love you, and we are soooo grateful for all you have done for us!