State unveils historical marker in honor of artist Jack Lewis

A Delaware Public Archives historical marker honoring the late Jack Lewis was unveiled Oct. 17, in front of the Bridgeville Public Library, South Cannon Street, Bridgeville.

Lewis was an artist, writer and teacher. His paintings of area scenes are still admired and collected by many, and still adorn several public buildings and banks. Lewis grew up in Baltimore and came to Delaware in 1936 to paint for the Civilian Conservation Corps. He lived in Bridgeville for 40 years and taught in the Bridgeville School District and at Dover Air Force Base. In later years, he gave art classes in Bridgeville and at the correctional center in Georgetown. In 1996, director David Petersen made a film about his life in Bridgeville, “If You Lived Here You Would Be Home Now.” The film was shown during a special screening following installation of the marker. To commemorate the new marker, a display of Lewis’ work will hang in the library through October. Also on display will be newspaper clippings and other information about Lewis.