Bill Arter
William “Bill” Arter (1911-1972) lived in the village of Riverlea, where he created art in his home studio. Arter found success as an advertising executive and creative director before his illustrations (and accompanying histories) of local buildings and other landmarks, known as "Columbus Vignettes," were published weekly in the Columbus Dispatch Sunday Magazine. Four volumes of collected "Vignettes" were also published as hardbound books as the series’ popularity grew. Arter wrote and illustrated a nationally-syndicated, science-themed newspaper feature, "Today’s World," prior to developing his "Vignettes." He also taught journalism and other subjects at Ohio State University, his alma mater, for more than 20 years; he earned an undergraduate degree with a major in English and fine arts there after departing the school’s engineering program. Arter’s painting of the Griswold Inn, c. 1960, shows the building which stood on the northeast Village Green from 1811 - 1964. The Griswold family occupied the house for its entire existence.
800 US-23
Worthington, OH 43085
Franklin County
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