Carl Salter

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Carl B. Salter (born 1919; died 2005) was a display sales manager for Sears and a self-taught artist, known for his paintings of Birmingham landmarks.

Salter grew up in Georgiana. He taught himself to paint in oil, watercolor and acrylic media. He maintained a studio at his home at 5617 10th Avenue South in Crestwood and exhibited as a member of the Birmingham Art Association, Vestavia Hills Art Association, and Mountain Brook Art Association.

Salter was honored as "Mr Crestwood" in 1959.