Maid-Rite Memories

Maid-Rite Memories

20" x 16" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Oil Painting

Maid-Rite is midwestern burger joint...and there once was a Maid-Rite on the main street in my hometown of Macomb, Illinois.  Several years ago John and I were visiting Macomb, and I took photos of the old building.  It was in bad shape, with broken glass, pealing paint, holes in the roof --- and has been demolished.  It had a lot of character, and everyone who has ever eaten at the Maid-Rite has those memories.  Since we will be returning to Macomb this summer, I thought painting the iconic Maid-Rite establishment was appropriate!  I wanted to capture the hometown feel of walking down Jackson Street looking up at the EAT sign.  This original oil painting is framed up and hanging in my kitchen.  It is available for purchase.  Contact Kay for more info on this painting!  Have an artful day...KMW

Maid-Rite Memories

Maid-Rite Memories

20" x 16" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Oil Painting

Maid-Rite is midwestern burger joint...and there once was a Maid-Rite on the main street in my hometown of Macomb, Illinois.  Several years ago John and I were visiting Macomb, and I took photos of the old building.  It was in bad shape, with broken glass, pealing paint, holes in the roof --- and has been demolished.  It had a lot of character, and everyone who has ever eaten at the Maid-Rite has those memories.  Since we will be returning to Macomb soon, I thought painting the iconic Maid-Rite establishment was appropriate!  I wanted to capture the hometown feel of walking down Jackson Street looking up at the EAT sign.  Contact Kay for more info on this painting!  Have an artful day...KMW

Maid-Rite Memories

Maid-Rite Memories

20" x 16" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Oil Painting

Maid-Rite is midwestern burger joint...and there once was a Maid-Rite on the main street in my hometown of Macomb, Illinois.  Several years ago John and I were visiting Macomb, and I took photos of the old building.  It was in bad shape, with broken glass, pealing paint, holes in the roof --- and has been demolished.  It had a lot of character, and everyone who has ever eaten at the Maid-Rite has those memories.  I wanted to capture the hometown feel of walking down Jackson Street looking up at the EAT sign.  This original oil painting is dry, ready for a new home.  Contact Kay for more info on this painting!  Have an artful day...KMW

Maid-Rite Memories

Maid-Rite Memories

20" x 16" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Oil Painting

Maid-Rite is midwestern burger joint...and there once was a Maid-Rite on the main street in my hometown of Macomb, Illinois.  Several years ago John and I were visiting Macomb, and I took photos of the old building.  It was in bad shape, with broken glass, pealing paint, holes in the roof --- and has been demolished.  It had a lot of character, and everyone who has ever eaten at the Maid-Rite has those memories.  Since we will be returning to Macomb this summer, I thought painting the iconic Maid-Rite establishment was appropriate!  I wanted to capture the hometown feel of walking down Jackson Street looking up at the EAT sign.  This original oil painting is drying in the studio.  Contact Kay for more info on this painting!  Have an artful day...KMW

Maidrite - Sold!

Maidrite

Sold

10" x 10" Oil on Canvas
This small canvas has a new home!
A collector from out of state has some
great memories of this old building (no longer standing)
and purchased it for a gift to her sister.  It was a 
unique building in my hometown of Macomb, Illinois.
Thanks for looking at my blog...have an artful day.
Kay

Macomb Maid-Rite

Macomb Maid-Rite

Oil on 9" x 12" canvas

SOLD

I was going through my paintings, and ran across this one. As far as I know, this old building is still standing in Macomb, Illinois. I think it was built in 1926 or 1927...and served up many steam-burgers back in the day. This painting might strike up a memory or two if you have had a burger there. Thanks for viewing this blog! I will be getting ready for our reception tommorrow at The Wine Therapist. I hope you have an artful day.

Macomb Maidrite

This is another painting of the Maidrite in Macomb, Illinois. It is on a 10” x 10” canvas. When I was taking this photo in May, I was standing in the parking lot on the east side of the building. My husband, John was on the west side of the building peering through the windows, looking at the old wooden stools and the menu. Mr. Mick Wisslead, the Macomb Mayor walked out from City Hall from across the street. I don’t know if Mr. Wisslead knew who we were at first….maybe he thought we were interested in the property. But when he recognized John and I, he gave us a brief update on the status of the property and what was going on in Macomb. Only in Macomb, Illinois would we get such genuine attention.

My favorite thing about this structure is the seventeen windows on the east and west side of the building. And, as noted in a couple of previous Maidrite paintings, I love that sign. EAT. What more would you want on a sign?

I have another Maidrite painting on the easel at the studio….if you are interested in any of these painting, please contact me.

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Maidrite 2009

Today's painting is of the Macomb, Illinois Maidrite. It was built around 1926, and is barely standing. The Maidrite served up steam burgers. The sign is very cool...very retro. The shadows add interest to the simple building and sign. The sign has been there on Jackson Street forever. I am wondering if the building is still standing. This oil painting is on a 9" x 12" canvas, ready to be framed. I have several Maidrite paintings that I am working on...more to come!