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The Way House of Light Gallery
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The Way House of Light Gallery, 1354 Williamson Street, decorated with psychedelic art. Built in 1906 as Gaertner Saloon & Residence / Kayser Hall. Owned by folk artist Mona B. Webb (1914-1998), and known as the Way House of Light (ca. 1968-1998). Remodeled in 2002.
1976
Potter, James T.
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1328 Williamson Street
July 3, 1976
1328 Williamson Street, decorated with psychedelic art. Studio and home of artist Ginny Tricamo.
Whole Earth Mural
November 7, 1976
A mural painted on the exterior wall of the Whole Earth Learning Community at 817 East Johnson Street. The mural was painted by Nicki Glenn and depicts the fertility and resources of nature.
Red Caboose Day Care Mural
March 20, 1977
A mural painted on the side of the Red Caboose Day Care Center at 654 Williamson Street. Images in the mural include children playing, grasshoppers, a turtle, and other animals.
Wisconsin Hall Painting
January 14, 1973
A folk art painting of a schoolhouse and an American flag, which was painted on boards temporarily covering a broken window at Wisconsin Hall at 126 Langdon Street. At the time, Wisconsin Hall hous...
Athena Mural
February 23, 1975
Three-story tall painting of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and war, that decorates the rear wall of a State Street restaurant.
