Watercolor Painting of Village Hall, Oak Park, IL 9"x12", by Ted Gordon, 2014
Oak Park's Village Hall was just named to the National Register of Historic Places. In honor, I took my watercolors and my easel to paint this modern building.
The news release noted, "Village Hall is historically significant in Oak Park’s efforts to achieve racial integration and community stabilization during the 1970s."
The day was cool and threatened rain. I planted myself across the street on a small traffic island next to a neighborhood barbershop and a small cafe, both of which drew friendly patrons.