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Downtown Murals
Liberty Remembers
Located at 215 N Sandusky Ave
This is the second mural by nationally recognized artist, Eric Grohe, painted for Bucyrus. Work on Liberty Remembers began in June 2001 and the mural was completed in November 2001.
Liberty Remembers features Lady Liberty cradling a dying soldier in her arms. She is flanked by the faces of 285 Crawford County veterans, living and deceased. The veterans depicted in Liberty Remembers span American military service from the American Revolution in 1775 through 2001.
An informational sign positioned in front of the mural lists all the featured veterans.
Background Story on the Veterans and Others Appearing in the Mural:
Word was sent out to local media asking people to nominate local veterans by submitting a photograph from their time in service and a short narrative. Within two weeks, a spare room in the artist’s temporary residence was filled with letters, photos, and memorabilia, including medals, dog tags, bomber jackets, albums, and even a saddle. 285 veterans were chosen from more than 500 submissions.
The Great American Crossroads
Located at 108 S Sandusky Ave
The Great American Crossroads mural, located in Millenium Park adjacent to Washington Square in Downtown Bucyrus. It was created by renowned artist Eric Grohe of Washington. This stunning mural measures 34 feet high and 130 feet wide, and it is catalogued by the National Library of Congress.
A wide variety of Bucyrus stories, attractions, and scenes are depicted throughout this mural. In addition to Bucyrus residents, business figures, and local politicians, there are also several overt and some subtle references to nationally known celebrities with a Bucyrus affiliation or story, including: Augustus D. Juilliard, General Dwight Eisenhower, Thomas Edison, Harvey Firestone, and Henry Ford, and Chicago gangsters.
More than 130 Bucyrus citizens modeled for the artist, 88 of whom can be found in this mural.
This mural contains an “Agricultural Panel” which recognizes Crawford County’s largest industry and pays tribute to farm families in the past and present. In addition, the “Industrial Panel” represents the past and present of the following: D. Picking Copper Kettle Works and its hand-hammered copper kettles, The Timken Company, Shunk Plow, and Ohio Crane.
Millenium Park Fountain
The fountain in the center of Millenium Park was donated by Helen Picking and Robert Neff. Helen Picking Neff was the last line of the Picking Family to own and run the copper kettle shop formerly known as D. Picking and Company. Today, that shop is known as Bucyrus Copper Kettle Works. The incredible 150 year-old working copper shop is located directly east of this mural.
Featured Historical Events and Bucyrus Citizens
The Man in the Baseball Cap, Fox’s Popcorn Wagon, The Young Paper Boy, The Three Gentlemen, Western Union Office, Crossing the Street Headed for the Courthouse, In Front of the Courthouse, Typical Shops During This Time period, The Elephant, The Interurban Electric Streetcar, The Banker and the Soldier, The Lincoln Highway, Children with the Violin, The Agriculture Panel, The Present-Day Person at the Window Looking Down.
Funding and Engineering
Funding for Millennium Park and the Great American Crossroads mural project came completely through private donations. The Timken Foundation and the Shunk Foundation largely contributed to the project, as did countless individuals and organizations.
This project was organized by the Downtown Revitalization Committee (a division of the Bucyrus Area Chamber of Commerce) and coordinated the the Community Foundation of Crawford County.
It was engineered by Makeever & Associates and constructed by Quinn Brothers. Landscaping was by Oberlander’s Tree & Landscape of Bucyrus, Ohio.
Work on the mural and related park project began July 1, 1999; it was dedicated on October 26, 1999.
Schines Art Park Mural
Located at 300 S Sandusky Ave
The mural at Schines Art Park in Bucyrus, Ohio, is a captivating tribute to the city's cinematic and cultural heritage. Painted by renowned muralist Eric Grohe, known for his lifelike, three-dimensional murals, this artwork transforms the park's wall into a nostalgic homage to the golden age of film. The mural features silhouettes of famous actors and iconic movie scenes, many of which were showcased at the historic Schines Theater that once stood on the site. This artistic endeavor not only honors the theater's legacy but also serves as a visual storytelling piece that connects the community to its rich history.
The creation of Schines Art Park was aiming to preserve the arts in the community after the original theater was lost to a fire. Funding for the park and mural came from various sources, including state allocations and generous donations from organizations like The Timken Foundation and the Ohio Mutual Insurance Group.
Today, Schines Art Park serves as a vibrant community space, hosting events like the "Music at the Mural" concert series, which features local bands and brings residents together to enjoy live performances in an artistic setting.