Museum officials have set aside funding and are gearing up to try to discover who painted the mural — and when.
Officials have said that they would like to remove the mural from the wall, restore it, frame it, and display it in a more prominent position. They also suspect that it once had a partner — another mural that has perhaps been lost to time.
The people who run the museum are refusing to let this particular mural suffer the same fate.
The mural depicts gliders floating over richly painted hills and fields, through thick clouds and a baby blue sky. It also features representations of houses, buildings, and landmarks of the local area.
Though the aircraft featured in the mural is from the 1930s, officials still aren’t sure just when the mural was installed, or who did the installing. It’s currently housed in a community room, and the museum staff would like it out where more people can see and appreciate the craftsmanship of the piece. They hope that, with the help of a grant, they can make a video of the restoration project and display it alongside the mural as a part of an exhibit.
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