A city’s stories.
A lasting legacy.
An artistic tribute to a century of commerce in Fredericksburg.
Discover the places that shaped our community through the paintings of John Wayne Edwards. A collection commissioned by Larry D. Silver and Spencer Silver, on view at Jubilation.
Preserving the Past, Inspiring the Present
Commissioned by Larry D. Silver and Spencer Silver, this collection preserves Fredericksburg’s evolving history through the paintings of the late John Wayne Edwards. His work leaves a lasting gift to the community: familiar places remembered and their stories carried forward.
The welcoming first-floor gallery at Jubilation, Silver Companies’ flagship 55+ Active Adult community, invites residents, guests, and neighbors to pause, remember, and connect—where history becomes a shared experience and inspiration for what comes next.
This website brings the collection online, pairing each painting with the story and history behind its subject.
Click any gallery thumbnail to view the artwork and learn the story behind it.
GALLERY
Allmans BBQ
Greyhound Bus Depot
Carl D Silver's Used Cars
The Paris Inn
Earl's Food Market
Economy Market
Goolrick's Pharmacy
Public Relations
The Lights on Caroline Street
Eddie Mack's Drive-In
Marriott Hot Shoppes Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Hardware
Bargain Lot
Hotel McGuire
Carl D. Silver - Silverized Used Cars
Robinson News Stand and Restaurant
Carl's Art Deco
Rango's Circle
Fredericksburg Auto Auction
Sunshine Laundry
Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair
Dugan's Restaurant
2400 Diner
Barefoot Green's Seafood
White Diner
Carl's Frozen Custard
Mayflower Restaurant
Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site)
Hardees Restaurant
Olympia Candy Kitchen
Buck's Drive-In
Busy Bee Lunch
Dinty Moore's Restaurant
Eskimo Restaurant
R & S Snack Bar
Rappahannock Hotel
Eddie's Pizza
National Bank
Woolworth's
Farmers Creamery
Shiloh Baptist Church (New Site)
Ulman's Jewelry
The Recreation Center
Kenmore Cleaners
Leggett's
Austin Farms Restaurant
A & N Stores
Bonnie's Grill
David Hirsh & Sons Feed & Fertilizer
Anne's grill
Simon Hirsh Dry Goods
In memory of John Wayne Edwards (1946–2026)
A Fredericksburg artist, musician, and Air Force veteran, Edwards brought local history to life in his Fredericksburg Memories paintings. A self-described “Imaginary Realist,” he blended a love of the past with a storyteller’s eye.
Known in music as “Johnny Glitter,” he is remembered for a creative life spanning both canvas and stage. His paintings invite us to keep looking, remembering, and discovering the city he knew and loved.
About the Artist
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The philanthropic arm of Silver Companies, the Silver Foundation supports seniors, children, and families in need, as well as those facing illness, through charitable giving and community partnerships.
This collection supports the Silver Foundation’s Alzheimer’s initiatives.
The Silver Foundation
