Alice Parke Diaries
2910 31st Avenue
Day-to-day life in Vernon before the turn of the Century is permanently preserved, thanks to the detailed diaries kept by Alice Barrett Parke. Alice Parke’s journals were recently compiled into a book, Hobnobbing with a Countess.
Lead Artist: Michelle Loughery
Contributing Artists:
Jodi Falker
Jesse Hannas
Kim Harrer
David Main
Natalie Mosser
Rae Murphy
Crystal Schrauwen
Cheryl Wishart
From the Alice Parke Diaries
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The Downtown Vernon Association has invested considerable resources into the creation of the 27 amazing works of art that grace our downtown buildings. These murals depict the history, culture, scenery, and folklore that made Vernon what it is today.
The mural project was a multi-year collaborative effort that included youth employment, revitalization, and heritage conservation strategies.
From the Downtown Vernon Murals
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