Stony Plain's Heritage Walk Murals
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The Murals of Stony Plain
The Town of Stony Plain, just west of Edmonton, celebrated
its 75th anniversary in 1983. Always proud of their pioneer
heritage and multicultural roots, the town's residents took up
this spirit with enthusiasm. These strong traditions have long
been celebrated at the Multicultural Heritage Centre, a local
show place for the crafts, history, and experiences brought by
Stony Plain and area's immigrant settlers.
Given this tradition, it only seemed natural for Stony Plain
to draw on its heritage when its downtown underwent a
revitalization in the mid-1980s to early 1990s. The town
commissioned a number of artists from around Alberta to portray
its heritage in 15 murals painted on walls around the downtown.
These murals attract many visitors to Stony Plain.
(More
pictures of the murals are also available at the Town of
Stony Plain's official Web site).
Canajun Guide thanks the Town of Stony Plain
for permission to reproduce these murals.
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