"Slaton
Heritage Mural Located on the corner of 9th & Garza.
This large mural was
designed by Bill "Tex" Wilson capturing a nostalgic moment in the heritage of
Slaton."
-
Leslie Robinson. Photo courtesy Slaton Chamber of Commerce. |
"An addition to your mural
list.
Slaton Heritage Mural Located on the corner of 9th & Garza. This
large mural was designed by Bill "Tex" Wilson capturing a nostalgic moment in
the heritage of Slaton.
"Tex" Wilson grew up here and is a nationally esteemed artist whose works
feature railroaders and cowboys of the Old West.
Prints of the Mural are
available at the Slaton Chamber of Commerce at 200 W. Garza, 806-828-6238 or The
Slatonite Newspaper, P. O. Box 667, Slaton,
Texas
79364, 806-828-6201. They also have many other prints by "Tex" Wilson available.
I have attached photos of the mural and the print." - Leslie Robinson,
October 13, 2006 |
Photographer's
Note:
"The mural
on 9th and Garza was in need of restoration last April. Then, when we were through
there on the last trip it had been redone. It is very attractive. Note the red
pickup is still parked in exactly the same spot six months later." - Barclay
Gibson |
|
Photo
courtesy Slaton Chamber of Commerce. | |
