Location: 100 S Main St, Catawba, NC 28609ĭescription: This Sherrill Tobacco Company Mural perseveres the history of Catawba's tobacco industry from the early days. Location: 4895 S Depot St, Claremont, NC 28610ĭescription: The Claremont Mural highlights some of Claremont's hidden gems and historical moments. Looking at this mural gives you a sense of these horses beaking all bearers in their path, running to freedom. Location: 1042 Old Lenoir Rd, Hickory, NC 28601ĭescription: Break Free, this strong mural of three horses by artist James Smith is on the side of Metcalf’s Hibernation Station. The “O” pictures the 1924 courthouse, and the final “N” has a weaving loom that is inspired by the city’s historic connection to textiles. The “T” shows various musical instruments and is indicative of the city’s musical past. The mural spells out Newton with scenes of the city inside each letter. The “N” pictures the Woodland Loop Bike Trail at Jacob Fork Park. Location: Downtown Newton 11 North College Ave., Newton, 28658ĭescription: The mural in Newton, NC, displays famous locations in Newton and includes some of the city’s history. Susan Smith." -History Information from the Hickory Daily Record, Written by The Rev. Their work has been celebrated all the way to the White House and one of the keys to their success is their diverse leadership team headed by the Rev. Over the years they have reduced neighborhood crime, reduced prison recidivism, increased the effectiveness of substance use disorder treatment, increased the property value of their neighbors, and increased workforce development in this area. The new work of a black hand and a white hand in partnership was proposed and created by well-known mural artist James Smith from Los Angeles who has done other murals around town over the past few years.Įxodus Homes, a faith-based United Way agency that provides supportive housing for homeless recovering people returning to the community from treatment centers and prison, has impacted the community beyond the lives of their residents since their founding in 1998. SW, Hickory, NC 28601ĭescription: "To celebrate Exodus Homes' commitment to empowering differences in leadership, a new mural called "Strength in Diversity" has been unveiled on the 800-square-foot, north-facing wall of their corporate headquarters at 610 Fourth St. Mud Mamas commissioned Echerd to make her building even more beautiful, and she nailed it. Location: 932 3rd Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601ĭescription: Sara Jenne Echerd, an artist who predominately creates floral artworks, completed this massive work on the side of Mud Mamas Studio. In response to the first polio cases in the area, local citizens and doctors built, equipped, and staffed a full-scale hospital in 54 hours. Location: Downtown Hickory 241 1st Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601ĭescription: The Miracle of Hickory Mural was painted to remember how Hickory came together during a time of crisis. Oh and let's not forget the food which represents the Hickory Farmers Market. There are images for our arts, sciences, literature, and music scene. Also included in the mural is a man kayaking representing our beautiful Lake Hickory. Some images include the gears highlighting Hickory's industries, a partial NC map showing where Hickory is located, a logo for Lenoir Rhyne University, and the Hickory Crawdad's baseball team. Location: Downtown Hickory 117 Government Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602ĭescription: The mural in Downtown Hickory, NC, displays famous locations and some of Hickory's history while welcoming guests to the area. The mural spells out Hickory with scenes of the city inside each letter.
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