RillitoBend was—and is—a magnet for artists, writers, and musicians. In 1956 or so, the following residents lived in RillitoBend as drawn in the sketch compiled by Frank Thibault. Frank helped visionary artist George Phar Legler build the Valley of the Moon. For more information about the Valley of the Moon, visit RESOURCES.
George Henry Weiss (Francis Flagg), science fiction author
Fred Ronstadt (deceased)
Gilbert Ronstadt
Alex and Walter Kellner, professional baseball player
Pete Martinez, artist
Maynard Dixon, artist (deceased)
Oscar Davisson, sculptor
Ettore “Ted” De Grazia, artist
Waldo Peirce, artist
Tom Bahti, Indian trader, author, artist
Sylvia Conant, artist
Calla Ferry, artist
Winifred Wise
Tucson Fine Arts Association (TFAA)
George Phar Legler, visionary artist
Frank Thibault, painter, writer
