The Old Salt House at Jonesborough
by Shelia Hunt
Title
The Old Salt House at Jonesborough
Artist
Shelia Hunt
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
The Old Salt House has a beautiful history... At the onset of the Civil War in 1861, salt was a rare commodity and was difficult to come by. One had to cross enemy lines to get salt, and preserving food was key in an era prior to refrigeration. The county court of Washington County, Tennessee purchased a large quantity of salt and had it delivered by train to the house we know today as “The Salt House”. The proximity of the Salt House to the railroad was an ideal location.
The beautiful Georgian building is characterized by wide, open spaces, large windows and has a penchant for simplicity in detail. The brick walls are three bricks thick and coated in plaster, and the ceilings range from twelve to fourteen feet high. Today, a beautiful old, antique Ford car is parked out front, and coupled with the beautiful old structure, lends for an air of sweet nostalgia. Founded in 1779, Jonesborough is the county seat of Washington County and is the oldest town in Tennessee. Salt house pictured with an antique 1928 Model A Ford.
This photo has been digitally remastered to portray the effect of a antique oil painting lending to a more historic feel. (See additional copy of this photograph without the oil painting effect in my gallery of other photos on Jonesborough, Tennessee.)
Thank you for viewing my gallery. I hope you will find my artwork worthy of hanging in your home or office, and trust you will enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed presenting it to you.
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©Copyright 2021 Shelia Steele Hunt. All Rights Reserved. This artwork is copyrighted to Shelia Steele Hunt and, as such, is protected by US and International Copyright laws. Image may not be copied or reproduced for any reason without the express written permission of the artist.
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October 25th, 2021
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Comments (36)
Rory Cubel
Congrats on this digitally painted image and composition ,Shelia! You are quite talented! F/L
Gary F Richards
Outstanding Old Salt House Jonesborough composition, lighting, shading, excellent color and artwork! F/L voted
Shelia Hunt replied:
Many thanks, Gary... Jonesborough is such a beautiful town and has so much to offer!