Family, Former Employees Gather To See Mural Featuring Shamokin Dairies
By Mike Staugaitis; Mike Staugaitis (Staff [email protected]) | |
Proquest LLC |
Local artists
Several people involved with those historic dairies or related to those who were gathered at the scene Tuesday morning to see the mural firsthand. They included
"I think it is absolutely gorgeous," Bethge said. "I probably have about 200 likes on Facebook for the mural."
Written on the side of the horse-drawn wagon are the words, "
Bethge, who purchased Maurer's from
'Tremendous memories'
For
"Oh, it does," Milbrand said when asked if the mural brought back memories. "I had a good time."
She called the mural "beautiful."
"I think it is an absolutely wonderful tribute to the families and their heritage, and also the community for supporting the businesses," Losiewicz said. "They are the ones that made it successful."
She said the mural evoked "tremendous memories." She said she "admires these young artists for giving their time," and that her late father would be honored and humbled.
Leavens said the murals have brought together two subjects he loves - history and art. To have people involved who are connected to the mural subjects adds to the accomplishment.
"To have people be able to reminisce based on what you do is really neat," Leavens said. "I feel honored to meet some of these people and learn more about the heritage of
More to come
A smaller mural by Tweed will be hung in the fall at the corner of Eighth and Independence streets on the
The murals are funded in part by a small grant from
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