Lyons in Wayne County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Generations of Smiles #4
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 22, 2022
1. Generations of Smiles #4 Marker
Dr. Randy Mitchell, an intense local history supporter, was impressed by the work that artists Corky Goss and Chip Miller were completing across the street, so he commissioned them to transform the alley-way wall of his dental office. As expected from these inspiring muralists, the resulting art renders the viewer awestruck. Named Generations of Smiles, paint records the heritage of dentistry in Lyons, especially memorializing Dr. Arthur Santelli, well-respected dentist and local resident who first practiced on that site. Dr. Santelli himself presides over the old-fashioned dental chair. The creativity of the painters illustrates how dentistry has changed over the years.
Erected 2007.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine.
Location. 43° 3.833′ N, 76° 59.544′ W. Marker is in Lyons, New York, in Wayne County. It is on William Street just south of Canal Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker and mural are on the north facade of the dental office at this location.
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Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, in the Finger Lakes, and in the Rochester Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, on the Great Lakes, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dobbins Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); 20th Century Transportation Mural (within shouting distance of this marker); Lyons Downtown Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Wayne County (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to All Lyons Firefighters (within shouting distance of this marker); True Valor at Gettysburg (within
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 22, 2022
2. Generations of Smiles #4 Mural & Marker
The marker is mounted on the right side of the window.
Also see . . .
1. Arthur N. Santelli (1918-1995) (Find A Grave).
(South Lyons Cemetery, Lyons, Wayne County, New York, USA) Excerpt: LT US Navy(Submitted on April 2, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
World War II
2. Russo Family Dental (Lyons Main Street - facebook).
Excerpt: Russo Family Dental is located at 47 William Street, Lyons. Dr. Joe Russo is proud be in succession of Dr. Randolph Mitchell and Dr. Arthur Santelli in Lyons, NY. He purchased the office in the fall of 2018. His vision for his dental practice is to continue with the atmosphere that champions sound dental practices and the prevention of disease.(Submitted on April 2, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 22, 2022
3. Generations of Smiles Dental Office Building
The mural spans the north faηade of the building.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 22, 2022
4. Generations of Smiles Mural detail
Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 2, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
