Crossroads: Past Into Present

Crossroads: Past Into Present. . , This mural depicts Salisbury at the turn of the 20th century. Local artist Cynvia Arthur Rankin completed the 127' × 48.5' mural over three years. The mural was dedicated on November 30, 1980. One hundred forty-one local citizens in period costumes populate the artwork. Many are members of the Rowan Art Guild, Inc., originator and sponsor of the mural. Landmark 19th century buildings, the original fountain at the square, and trolley lines serve as a backdrop. One of the largest outdoor murals in the country, it was painted with latex enamel and sealed with a plastic shield. Every few years the painting is refurbished; and new townspeople are often added. The mural is copyrighted and protected by The Mural Preservation, Inc.

Contributions for the ongoing maintenance and preservation of this landmark are welcome and may be sent to The Mural Preservation, Inc., at P.O. Box 2481, Salisbury, NC 28145.

The Mural As History , Buildings 🔵 , A. Cyrus West Building - 1839 , B. Meroney Theater - 1905 , C. Bell Tower ofo 1892 First Presbyterian Church , D. McNeely-Young Building - 1858 , E. Confederate Monument dedicated May 10, 1909 , F. Bell Block - 1898 , G. Federal Building - U.S. Post Office - 1911 , H. Grubb-Wallace Building (The Plaza) - 1912 , I. Mansion House - 1822 , J. Fountain on the Square - 1888-1905 (Replica at Robertson Gateeway Park) , K. Kluttz's Drug Store - circa 1858-1859 , L. Overman Building - Smith Drugs - 1890 , M. Boyden House- (Empire Hotel) - 1855 , N. First Methodist Church Tower - 1892 , O. Washington Building - 1902 , P. Hedrick Block - circa 1890 , Q. R.W. Norman Furniture - 1900 , R. Wachovia Bank - circa 1900 , S. 1856 County Courthouse (now Rowan Museum) , T. Street Car Line laid in 1905- removed 1938 , U. Clock at the Square (given by Norman Ingle)

People on the Mural ⚪ , 1. Emily Turner , 2. Selena P. Siler , 3. The Revend James R. Cress , 4. Virginia "Coco" McKenzie Murphy , 5. Katharine Weisiger Osborne , 6. John Suther , 7. Julian Hart Robertson , 8. Blanche Spencer Robertson , 9. Keneko "Connie" Okada McNeill , 10. Norman Ingle , 11. Janie Bonds Allen , 12. Harry Mark Arthur , 13. April Gail Arthur , 14. Jason Mark Arthur , 15. Lynda Snipes , 16. Billy Ray Snipes , 17. Brent Snipes , 18. James Shober Brawley , 19. Loyd E. Hill , 20. Marvette Pratt Aldrich , 21. Cherie Dawn Aldrich , 22. Craig A. Aldrich , 23. Richard L. Eller , 24. Edward Michael Murphy , 25. James Allan Dunn, Jr. , 26. Lena McCathern Blount , 27. Harry A. Blount, Jr. , 28. John R. Harlege , 29. Francis M. Luther , 30. Lucile "Judy" Proctor Norovell , 31. Wiley Immanuel Lash , 32. H.E. LeGrand , 33. Raymond H. Hayworth, Jr. , 34. Carl B. Morgan , 35. Audrey Madans , 36. Jerome Madans , 37. Elizabeth Brandon Bram , 38. Joseph D. Linn , 39. Berthe Michel , 40. Paul G. Isenberg , 41. Judith Banister , 42. Dr. Edward B. McKenzie , 43. Garland Gaither , 44. Laura Simons Newman , 45. James F. Kluttz , 46. Thomasene "Tomie" Cates Troxler , 47. Tom Harrell , 48. Sylvia Wiseman , 49. Stella Isenberg , 50. Louise "Lou" Paine Clement Murphy , 51. R.O. Everett , 52. Charles David Taylor, III , 53. Charles David Taylor , 54. Glenn D. Freeman , 55. Ozell K. Freeman , 56. Paul Garrett , 57. Virginia Shaver Wallace , 58. J.H. Knox , 59. Patricia Weinhold , 60. Donald L. Weinhold, Jr. , 61. Alma Ruth Arthur , 62. Lena Ham Arthurs , 63. Colonel John S. Cadwallader , 64. Ave Cadwallader , 65. Verna Bragg , 66. Edward Henry Clement , 67. Ida Hauser Duncan , 68. Kaye Brown Hirst , 69. William Michael Hirst , 70. Roy P. Shoaf , 71. Marshall Stokes, Jr. , 72. Hazel Stokes , 73. Maria Janine Stokes , 74. Harry Wallace Arthur , 75. Catharine Blount Arthur , 76. Ccynvia Gene Arthur-Rankin (mural designer and conceptual artist) , 77. Willa "Billie" Frances Hedrick Johnson , 78. Allen Starling Johnson, Jr. , 79. Fred Shipton , 80. Jeff L. Ritchie , 81. Calvin B. Helms , 82. Robert Cowan , 83. Troy Brawley , 84. James Alfred Mesimer , 85. Charles Smith , 86. Hubert "Red" L. Michaels , 87. John Bell , 88. Karl "Andy" Anderson Arthur , 89. Helen Ashley Arthur , 90. Brian Scott Arthur , 91. Laura Allen Bowler , 92. Michele Tisch , 93. Janice Fuller , 94. James Michael Fuller , 95. Megan Teresa Fuller Matthews , 96. Alison Deidre Fuller , 97. Edward "Chip" C. Allen , 98. Ellen Goodnight Isaacs , 99. Laura Allen Bowler , 100. Jo Holler , 101. Meher Baba , 102. Clyde Overcash , 103. Elizabeth "Betty" H. Watson , 104. Nicole S. Hinson , 105. Eva Mae Lefler , 106. W. Bruce Leftler , 107. Edward M. Post , 108. Rose Zimmerman Post , 109. Sue Palmer Fisher , 110. Paul Edward Fisher , 111. Ralph W. Ketner , 112. George Knox , 113. Elmer "Sonny" L. Allen, Jr. , 114. Haley Ellen Bowler , 115. Clair Julia Allen , 116. Angela Davis Allen , 117. James Franklin Hurley, III , 118. Geraldine "Gerry" Trammell Hurley , 119. Margaret Harry Kluttz , 120. George Fisher Kluttz , 121. Fannie Butler , 122. David Joseph Butler , 123. N.A. Trexler , 124. Paul Leake Bernhardt , 125. Martha Barnhardt Arthur , 126. Elizabeth Grace Taylor , 127. Hannah Taylor , 128. Phyllis Branch Zimmerman , 129. Leon Zimmerman , 130. Darrell Hancock , 131. Charles A. Hoffman , 132. Edward A. Hirst, Sr. , 133. Wilburn T. Taylor , 134. Joe T. Taylor, Jr. , 135. Diane Dillon Hooper , 136. Diane Monday (contributing artist) , 137. Kevin Zorn , 138. Earle Kluttz Thompson (contributing artist) , 139. Edward P. Norvell , 140. Susan Linn Norvell , 141. Melanie Tische