Murals of Central Wayne County, N.Y.
Walworth, N.Y.
FIRST HERD OF HOLSTEIN CATTLE MURAL 2013
Why Cows?
The Walworth Historical Society owns the two historically significant paintings created by Clara Billings Yeomans (1850 -1926) that served as inspiration for this mural. In 1879, Theron G. Yeomans of Walworth imported 32 Holstein cattle consisting of 2 bulls and 30 females, mostly heifers, from Holland. In 1885, Mr. Yeomans became the the first president of the Holstein-Fresian Association. Holstein cattle are renowned for their milk and butter production, and they became the predominant breed in this area. The single cow on the right side of the mural is Aaggie 2nd. As a two-year old, she made an unofficial record of 17,746 lbs., 2 oz. of milk in a year, an unheard of performance by a two-year old heifer at the time. Later, she made a record of 20,763 lbs., 3 oz. of milk in a year. The mural on this wall by Cazenovia College Art Professor Corky Goss, assisted by his son Graham, is a history lesson.
Artwork by Corky & Graham Goss 2013
Located at 2263 Walworth Marion Rd., Walworth NY 14568
It is on the west side of the Post Office which is located on the north side of the road.
Festival in the Park 2014
This mural depicts the annual Festival in the Park held in Walworth. Started in 1991, it is sponsored by the Walworth Lions Club and honors those who have served in uniform and provides fun for the entire family.
Artwork by James Zeger and 4 students at “Mural Camp” July 2014
Located at 3678 Lorraine Drive, Walworth NY 14568
It is in Ginegaw Park on the south wall of the Lions Club barn.
Landmarks of Walworth
This mural depicts images of landmarks of the Town of Walworth that was founded in 1829.
Included landmarks are top to bottom, left to right:
– Hall Center School
– Lincoln Cheese Factory
– Cragg’s Roller Mill
– Zion United Methodist Church
– Freewill Baptist Church
– Walworth Academy
– Pacific Hotel
– Dry House
– Gould House
– Evergreen Place
– Steller’s Store
This mural was painted as Samantha Bush’s Girl Scout Gold Award project in 2014.
Participants were: Kate Karnisky, Caitlin Leiber, Erin Upson, Samantha Bush (Director/Artist)
Located at 3600 Lorraine Drive, Walworth, NY
It’s mounted near the main entrance to the Walworth Town Hall.
Summer in Walworth
The Walworth Recreation Director asked if there was a way that we could have summer and winter murals on the side of the Farmers Market Shed. Since we had panels that were good on both sides, we decided to paint the second mural on the back of those panels. Each year they are reversed for the two seasons. Both murals were painted at “Mural Camp” by students under the Direction of James Zeger. The summer mural was the 2015 project and the winter mural was the 2016 project
Winter in Walworth
Ontario, N.Y.
First Fire Truck mural
Marion
Marion Railroad 2014
Why the Newark-Marion Railroad?
The mucklands of Marion were among most productive soils for growing fruits and vegetables. Farmers needed to move large amounts of goods for consumers around the country so the idea of the Newark-Marion Railroad was born in 1900. The 8.19-mile railroad moved both agricultural products and passengers. The “Peanut,” a small engine, was a favorite among the townspeople. The engineers and conductors connected with the children as they tossed candy and goodies to them on their way between towns. In 1930 the railroad transported 875 cars of celery, 200 cars of carrots, 100 cars of onions, 150 cars of canned fruits and vegetables as well as apples, pears, beans, and even cider and vinegar. Other businesses such as cold storage, canning and processing were soon growing here as well. The Newark-Marion Railroad not only connected Marion to other parts of the country but it brought a sense of community to a small agricultural town. That sense of community is still evident today.
Artwork by Bev Owen 2014
Located at 3631 Newark Marion Road, Marion NY 14505
Located on a barn across the street from the address above.
Rose, N.Y.
Rose GRANGE MURAL
The project was started in the spring of 2017. The executive board at the grange desired to have a mural referencing historical elements the area is known for, fruit trees, primarily apples, and dairy. The design is a collage of reference material provided to the artist by the Grange ladies, and includes a milk bottle from the Oaks farm (a well known dairy that was in the area) and elements from the label for Rose Brand Evaporated Apples which was also a local business from the area.
The composition of the mural is an eight-foot square with a plywood backing. It depicts icons historically known to the area done in linear perspective.
The artist is Mark Williams (an art teacher at the North Rose-Wolcott School District)
Located at 4101 Route 414 Rose New York on the south side of the Grange Building
Butler, n.y.
Samuel Ringgold Ward was born in 1817 to slave parents who escaped to New Jersey and then settled in New York where Samuel received an education and became licensed to preach, also lecturing for the American Anti-Slavery Society. He came to South Butler in February 1841 to lecture at the Congregational Church. Church leaders were impressed and invited him to become Pastor of the church which he accepted. In 1843, he resigned his post and moved to Geneva to be treated for a disease of the throat.
On July 4, 1853, Antoinette Brown (Blackwell) was in South Butler to give an Independence Day speech. In September of that year, she was ordained in our town to serve at the Congregational Church and became the first woman minister in the United States. She served less than a year when her own views conflicted with popular views of the time and she returned to her hometown of Henrietta.
