The Old Grand Piano Building . 2nd and Church . Roanoke
I read somewhere that this was the first mural in Roanoke and installed in the 70's by Roanoke native Dorothy Gillespie. I also read that the owner of the building is thinking of removing the mural...boo!
I found a recent article about Dorothy and there is an old Roanoke Times story featuring her and also an old picture of the mural...it was much brighter then of course! You can read that article Right Here
Linking with Monday Murals
...public art never lasts forever!
ReplyDeleteThat is a fine looking mural, and your sky is spectacular. Hope the mural survives.
ReplyDeleteMurals fascinate me, and it's always sad when they end their lifespan. But in a way, that's the kind of art work that they are, it's in their nature to be transitory and not last. Even Leonardo Da Vinci's murals painted on the wall of a civic building in Florence didn't stay around for posterity.
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The mural looks great on that building. Hopefully the owner will change his/her mind and keep it.
ReplyDeleteI like this mural and hopefully it will stay.
ReplyDeleteI hope it stays, but if not hopefully another mural will be painted over.
ReplyDeleteThanks for contributing Tanya.
My grandparents originated from Martinsville, Va. They often went to a camp-meeting in Roanoke. I wonder if it is still there?
ReplyDeleteThat was a good link Tanya, Dorothy was quite a character ✨
ReplyDeleteLet's hope at least another mural will take its place...
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