Mural now on display in Rotary Park
By Lyn Bliss, Senior Scribe
October  15, 2011 

“After the mural was  put up at the other end of Broadway, we had to do something at the North end to keep history for the younger generations.  If Paul [Ackley] would do it, I would get the money.” said Mary Catherine Wilson. “Paul donated his time and I got the money donated -- $1,800. Everyone was grateful to give.” 

The mural, depicting the original Greenville City Hall, was finished by Ackley in May. It was recently installed in Rotary Park, at the North end of Broadway across from the traffic circle – where the original City Hall stood. Greenville City employees Chris Hunt and Wes Wirrig installed the mural while Wilson looked on. 

When asked if there were plans for more murals – as this is the third one done by Ackley that are on display in downtown Greenville – Wilson said, “I don’t know if he’ll do any more.” 

The following donated funds to facilitate the mural’s painting: David Wolverton, Angie, Kathey, LaJeane Stump, Pat Faulkner, Mildred Haworth, Al Greiner, Betty Yundt, Blackford, Ralph Beasecker, Act One Realty, Norma Knick, Mary Hoffman, Santy Mygatt, Jim Buchy, Jean Merkl and Mary C. Wilson. 

“It is nice to have a mural in color.” commented Wilson as the mural installation was finished.

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