Perry 200 Unveils Mural
ERIE, PA. (July 9, 2013)-- A press conference is scheduled for Sunday, July 14 at 5:45 PM in the parking lot of the Erie Community Credit Union, 1129 State Street, to unveil a large mural commemorating the building of the Lake Erie fleet 200 years ago.
The Perry 200 commissioned Michael Hinman, a local artist and teacher in the North East School District, to create the work. The mural, depicting the Brig Niagara being constructed in the naval shipyard, will be on the northeast corner of the Credit Union property, on the building that houses the Plymouth Tavern, facing 12th Street. It is expected to last 7-10 years.
Dr. William Garvey, General Co-Chair of the Perry 200, said regarding the mural, “Hinman did a wonderful job portraying the role that Erie played in the Battle of Lake Erie. Perry and Dobbins would be mightily impressed with the way the artist has captured the Erie community’s moment on the national stage.”
For more information on Perry 200 Commemoration programs and events, please visit www.Perry200.com, e-mail info@perry200.com, or call the Jefferson Educational Society at 814-459-8000.
Contact:
Ferki Ferati
Executive Director, Jefferson Educational Society
ferati@jeserie.org
Office: 814-459-8000
