SHOCKING Facts about Fred Smith & his QUIRKY Roadside Stop - Phillips, WI

In the Northwoods of Wisconsin there is a folk art park that was almost lost.
Learn about his impressive park and the man behind it.

Fred Smith had a long history on his property. After retiring he made many unique concrete structures. You will see how he created his art, and hear the stories behind his pieces. You will also learn how Fred created his tavern, and discover where he threw legendary parties.

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Many images and a music track were taken from the Wisconsin Concrete park website and Facebook page.

https://wisconsinconcretepark.org/
https://www.facebook.com/wisconsinconcretepark

Site's photo credits:
Robert Amft
Jim Zanzi
Barbara Rossi
Gregg Blasdel
Sharron Quasius
Karen Savage

Credits:

Music:

Take Your Time By Dan Lebowitz
Ryan McCaffrey/Go By Ocean By Slack Lyfe
Natural Light By Chris Haugen
Morning Mandolin By Chris Haugen
You Are My Rainbow By Unicorn Heads
Green Green Garden By Chris Haugen

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By Skye Marthaler - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=33829179

Bielskis, William H. “North Woods Picasso.” Chicago Tribune Magazine, (May 3, 1964): 32-34

Blasdel, Gregg N. “The Grassroots Artist.” Art In America. (September/October 1968): 24-41.

By John Michael Kohler Arts Center - https://www.visitmilwaukee.org/partners/john-michael-kohler-arts-center-611/, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=108076366

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By Skye Marthaler - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=33829179

Bielskis, William H. “North Woods Picasso.” Chicago Tribune Magazine, (May 3, 1964): 32-34

Blasdel, Gregg N. “The Grassroots Artist.” Art In America. (September/October 1968): 24-41.

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By John Michael Kohler Arts Center - https://www.visitmilwaukee.org/partners/john-michael-kohler-arts-center-611/, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=108076366

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