Welcome To Cape - Cape Girardeau, Missouri
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paulspaper
N 37° 18.294 W 089° 31.051
16S E 276879 N 4131668
Depicting 200 years of Cape Girardeau history, the Welcome to Cape Mural is located on the east side of the floodwall in the Historic Downtown district.
Waymark Code: WM2EPX
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 10/21/2007
Views: 32
To view this mural, walk through the floodwall gates at the intersection of Broadway at Water Street or Themis at Water Street. The mural begins its chronological narration with the past, symbolized by the Native American of the south end, on to Don Louis Lorimier’s “Red House,” the first residence in the area. Cape’s growing importance as a regional center is shown by the historical paddle-wheeler “Cape Girardeau.” Local landmarks showcased are Old St. Vincent’s Church, the Common Pleas Courthouse, and the Show Me Center.
City: Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Location Name: east side of the floodwall
Media: paint
Artist: Not listed
Date: Not listed
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Please give the date and description of your visit. One original photo of the mural must also be submitted. GPSr photo NOT required.