Coppes Brothers Planing Mill

This painting depicts the historic Coppes Brothers Planing Mill in Nappanee, Indiana, focusing on its weathered brick façade and faded painted sign. The aged lettering and uneven brickwork reveal decades of industry, craftsmanship, and daily labor embedded in the building’s walls. Soft light and layered textures bring out subtle variations in color and surface, giving the structure a quiet, enduring presence. The piece honors a landmark of Midwestern manufacturing, preserving the character of a place where work, history, and community once moved in steady rhythm.