In Memory - Vernon, British Columbia
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N 50° 15.851 W 119° 16.307
11U E 338089 N 5570473
Come with us and visit the murals of Vernon: There are currently 28 murals and featured is In Memory. A walking tour guide is available at the visitor's centre.
Waymark Code: WMMCHN
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 08/31/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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The large soldier on the left represents the Korean War (1950-1953). Behind the scenes flies the Union Jack, as Canadian Soldiers fought under for the Commonwealth of Nations during WW1 and WW2. The importance of the home front is depicted on the right side. The Red Cross was a common sight in Vernon, trying to recruit volunteers.

All the murals are well done paying tribute to the artist's talent and creativity for any passersby to enjoy.

The murals are numbered and we will showcase
#15 In Memory
In Memory

3102 30th Street

This mural is dedicated to all those who sacrificed their lives in war. The posters depict different war time efforts. Red Cross volunteers were a common sight on the streets of Vernon during World War I.

Lead Artist: Michelle Loughery

Contributing Artists:
Leah Bernhardt
Anita Dekok
Shelley Dove
Allison Florence
Jaime Hall
Cyan Kregosky
Meghan Lee
Amber Murnane
Kim Neuhaus

The very first mural was created in the fall of 1998 and over the course of the next 15 years the lead artist, along with local youth, painted an additional 27 murals.

Downtown Vernon’s outdoor art gallery was made possible through funding from HRDC, investment by downtown businesses and local organizations, as well as the City of Vernon.

The Vernon Museum and Archives provided original content and photos.

The murals are visited by hundreds of people each year and continue to be a wonderful way to tell Vernon’s story.
From the Downtown Vernon Murals
City: Vernon

Location Name: Across from Cenotaph Park

Artist: Michelle Loughery

Date: 2009

Media: Painted on concrete building blocks

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