Gari Melchers and his wife Corinne
Artist Gari Melchers and his wife Corinne were booklovers. Despite the demands of his studio schedule, Gari Melchers devoted his morning to newspapers, made time for a good novel, and enjoyed studying the pages of his many art books. Corinne Melchers, too, loved classics, contemporary novels, biographies and books about painting, horticulture, and American cultural history.
It is fitting that Belmont, the home of Gary and Corrine Melchers from 1915 - 1955 should become the setting of a Little Free Library. For decades, Corinne Melchers worked to improve the lives of the citizens of Stafford County, especially through her charitable work with the Public Health Association and the American Red Cross.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 38° 19.469′ N, 77° 28.386′ W. Marker is in Falmouth, Virginia, in Stafford County. Marker can be reached from Washington Street (Route 1001) 0.1 miles south of Warrenton Road (Business U.S. 17), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 224 Washington St, Fredericksburg VA 22405, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Caretaker Cottage (a few steps from this marker); A Working Farm
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