MANAYUNK MURAL
In 1980 a mural was painted by Donna Tinneny with the help of Brian, Danny, Paul Tinneny and a young artist Mark Rogalski. Originally the mural was to be dedicated to local soldiers killed in Vietnam. As it turned out Police Officer Gary Farrell was murdered and the mural was dedicated to his memory. The mural has faded. After thirty years it is being restored. This mural is the first in the City of Philadelphia to be dedicated to a fallen Police Officer.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
Day 13 Restoration
We're staying until we're finished. |
Dennis Carr and friend Donna Persico. |
Stephanie Farrell sings commercial "Take Me to Friendly's" |
Night painting on Main Street, Manayunk...note the car headlights on the left. |
Painting or exercising??????????? |
Stephanie waits out a passing shower. |
And then there was the accident which I do believe was caused by a driver distracted by the mural. |
Stephanie continues to sing. |
...and she sang so much she began to cry. |
A proud Jim Lamont. |
Such a big job for such a little lady! |
So happy to be a part of it all. |
So happy to be a MANAYUNKER! We truly are unique in all the world...it's about the love and remembrance. |
The Abington crew (Matt Wilkinson) |
Pamela Wilkinson |
Jim Lamont said to Stephanie and Donna: "Ya know ladies I'm just staying here tonight to protect you." A second later he said, "But ya know, I think Stephanie could kick my ass!" |
Thank you... |
It is done except for a rose to be painted behind Gary Farrell's shield by Ashley Persico. |
Final touch-ups by Jim Lamont. |
Thank you... |
Thank you.... |
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