Atlanta in Logan County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
"J.M. Judy & Son's" Mural
Photographed By Jason Voigt, September 28, 2020
1. "J.M. Judy & Son's" Mural Marker
Inscription.
"J.M. Judy and Son's" Mural. . During the 1890s J.M. Judy operated his grocery store on the first floor of this, the Union Building. As the 70' x 15' mural attests, Mr. Judy also dealt in Queensware, a popular china pattern of the day, notions, and musical merchandise. Bill Diaz of Pontiac, Illinois created this design using a photo taken in the early 1900s of the original J.M. Judy and Sons mural that adorned this side of the building., The "J.M. Judy and Sons" mural was completed in June 2002 during the "Rt. 66 Firecracker Walldog Jam" gathering of approximately 35 Letterheads in Atlanta., The Letterheads are a group of generous and free-spirited sign painters from across the United States and Canada who are interested in preserving the art of painting outdoor signs and murals.
During the 1890s J.M. Judy operated his grocery store on the first floor of this, the Union Building. As the 70' x 15' mural attests, Mr. Judy also dealt in Queensware, a popular china pattern of the day, notions, and musical merchandise. Bill Diaz of Pontiac, Illinois created this design using a photo taken in the early 1900s of the original J.M. Judy & Sons mural that adorned this side of the building.
The "J.M. Judy & Sons" mural was completed in June 2002 during the "Rt. 66 Firecracker Walldog Jam" gathering of approximately 35 Letterheads in Atlanta.
The Letterheads are a group of generous and free-spirited sign painters from across the United States and Canada who are interested in preserving the art of painting outdoor signs and murals.
Location. 40° 15.622′ N, 89° 13.899′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Illinois, in Logan County. Marker is at the intersection of Southwest Arch Street and Northwest Race Street, on the right when traveling north on Southwest Arch Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 SW Arch St, Atlanta IL 61723, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 25, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
