Wasaga Beach Mural by Michelle Matthews

Object/Artifact

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Town of Wasaga Beach

4' x 12' mural painted and donated by Michelle Matthews

4' x 12' mural painted and donated by Michelle Matthews

Name/Title

Wasaga Beach Mural by Michelle Matthews

Entry/Object ID

2020.727.1

Description

Large painted mural depicting Wasaga Beach history

Context

The beach like background incorporates various figures from the Town's history including the Capstan Inn, The Nancy and the Trail of the Caribou. Eleven painted snapshots, inset in the mural, include scenes that illustrate the history of the Town from 1880 to 1990. Ten of the eleven snapshots were taken from "Wasaga Saga, A History of Wasaga Beach" by Thelma Morrison. The mural is titled "Wasaga Beach" and was painted and donated by local artist Michelle Matthews.

Acquisition

Accession

2020.727

Source or Donor

Michelle Matthews

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Height

4 ft

Width

12 ft