U.S. Murals – Two

Some large U.S. cities are plagued by ugly graffiti while a few others sponsor public programs for talented muralists to convert their streets into a public art gallery. As you can see from the photos below, these colorful wall murals are exquisite.

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Toucan Balancing  Guinness Pints Mural at Brian Boru Irish Pub in Portland, Maine - Encircle Photos 1

Toucan Balancing Guinness Pints Mural at Brian Boru Irish Pub in Portland, Maine

57 Center St, Portland, ME 04101
Annapolis Landmarks Mural in Annapolis, Maryland - Encircle Photos 2

Annapolis Landmarks Mural in Annapolis, Maryland

1 Dock St, Annapolis, MD 21401
Boston Red Sox Logo in Boston, Massachusetts - Encircle Photos 3

Boston Red Sox Logo in Boston, Massachusetts

24 Yawkey Way Ext, Boston, MA 02215
Humpback Whale Mural on Broderick Tower by Wyland in Detroit, Michigan - Encircle Photos 4

Humpback Whale Mural on Broderick Tower by Wyland in Detroit, Michigan

10 Witherell St, Detroit, MI 48226
Maggie Simpson Mural and Empty Brandy Bottle in Detroit, Michigan - Encircle Photos 5

Maggie Simpson Mural and Empty Brandy Bottle in Detroit, Michigan

1249 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226
Three Strutting Men Mural on Serman’s Clothing Building in Detroit, Michigan - Encircle Photos 6

Three Strutting Men Mural on Serman’s Clothing Building in Detroit, Michigan

1236 Randolph Street, Detroit, MI 48226
Babe the Blue Ox Mural in Akeley, Minnesota - Encircle Photos 7

Babe the Blue Ox Mural in Akeley, Minnesota

Graceson Ave N & Broadway St E Akeley, MN 56433
Marilyn Monroe Divas Mural in Annandale, Minnesota - Encircle Photos 8

Marilyn Monroe Divas Mural in Annandale, Minnesota

52 Oak Ave N, Annandale, MN 55302
Sinclair Lewis Mural on Palmer House in Sauk Centre, Minnesota - Encircle Photos 9

Sinclair Lewis Mural on Palmer House in Sauk Centre, Minnesota

500 Sinclair Lewis Ave, Sauk Centre, MN 56378
Smile and Sad Masks of Greek Comedy and Tragedy Mural in St. Cloud, Minnesota - Encircle Photos 10

Smile and Sad Masks of Greek Comedy and Tragedy Mural in St. Cloud, Minnesota

10th Ave S & 1st St S, St. Cloud, MN 56301
1884 Upper St. Croix River Log Jam Mural in Stillwater, Minnesota - Encircle Photos 11

1884 Upper St. Croix River Log Jam Mural in Stillwater, Minnesota

04 Main Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082
Virginia and Truckee Railroad Engine #22 Mural in Carson City, Nevada - Encircle Photos 12

Virginia and Truckee Railroad Engine #22 Mural in Carson City, Nevada

1020 N Carson St, Carson City, NV 89701
Pigeon Mural in Portsmouth, New Hampshire - Encircle Photos 13

Pigeon Mural in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Daniel St & Pleasant St, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Black Raven Mural in Albuquerque, New Mexico - Encircle Photos 14

Black Raven Mural in Albuquerque, New Mexico

118 Rte 66, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Frutos De La Expresion Mural by Claire Bain in Albuquerque, New Mexico - Encircle Photos 15

Frutos De La Expresion Mural by Claire Bain in Albuquerque, New Mexico

212 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Historic Monuments Mural in Albuquerque, New Mexico - Encircle Photos 16

Historic Monuments Mural in Albuquerque, New Mexico

109 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Mother Road Mural in Albuquerque, New Mexico - Encircle Photos 17

Mother Road Mural in Albuquerque, New Mexico

212 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Drink Pepsi Cola for Delicious Health Wall Advertisement in Durham, North Carolina - Encircle Photos 18

Drink Pepsi Cola for Delicious Health Wall Advertisement in Durham, North Carolina

1101 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
Pauli Murray Roots and Soul Mural in Durham, North Carolina - Encircle Photos 19

Pauli Murray Roots and Soul Mural in Durham, North Carolina

1101 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
Children’s Characters Mural in Akron, Ohio - Encircle Photos 20

Children’s Characters Mural in Akron, Ohio

23 S Main St #301, Akron, OH 44308
Colorful Abstract Figures Mural Called Stage Left in Lock 3 Park in Akron, Ohio - Encircle Photos 21

Colorful Abstract Figures Mural Called Stage Left in Lock 3 Park in Akron, Ohio

192 S Main St Akron, OH 44308
Canal at Vine Street Circa 1900 Mural by Blankenship from ArtWorks in Cincinnati, Ohio - Encircle Photos 22

Canal at Vine Street Circa 1900 Mural by Blankenship from ArtWorks in Cincinnati, Ohio

1100 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati’s Table Mural by Scott Donaldson from ArtWorks in Cincinnati, Ohio - Encircle Photos 23

Cincinnati’s Table Mural by Scott Donaldson from ArtWorks in Cincinnati, Ohio

713 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Cincinnatus Trompe l’oeil Mural by Evergreen Painting Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio - Encircle Photos 24

Cincinnatus Trompe l’oeil Mural by Evergreen Painting Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio

2 Elkins Alley, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Cobbler’s Apprentice Plays Ball Mural by Tim Parsley from ArtWorks in Cincinnati, Ohio - Encircle Photos 25

Cobbler’s Apprentice Plays Ball Mural by Tim Parsley from ArtWorks in Cincinnati, Ohio

100 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Fresh Harvest Mural by Jonathan Queen from ArtWorks in Cincinnati, Ohio - Encircle Photos 26

Fresh Harvest Mural by Jonathan Queen from ArtWorks in Cincinnati, Ohio

35 W Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Homecoming Bluebirds Mural by Jenny Upstick from ArtWorks in Cincinnati, Ohio - Encircle Photos 27

Homecoming Bluebirds Mural by Jenny Upstick from ArtWorks in Cincinnati, Ohio

103e E Court St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
John A. Ruthven Mural by Tim Parsley from ArtWorks in Cincinnati, Ohio - Encircle Photos 28

John A. Ruthven Mural by Tim Parsley from ArtWorks in Cincinnati, Ohio

11e E 8th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Mr. Tarbell Tips His Hat Mural by Tim Parsley from ArtWorks in Cincinnati, Ohio - Encircle Photos 29

Mr. Tarbell Tips His Hat Mural by Tim Parsley from ArtWorks in Cincinnati, Ohio

1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Golden Muse Mural by Tim Parsley from ArtWorks in Cincinnati, Ohio - Encircle Photos 30

Golden Muse Mural by Tim Parsley from ArtWorks in Cincinnati, Ohio

32 W 13th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
The Singing Mural by Jenny Ustick from ArtWorks in Cincinnati, Ohio - Encircle Photos 31

The Singing Mural by Jenny Ustick from ArtWorks in Cincinnati, Ohio

1223 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Young Girl with Umbrella Mural by Higher Level Art in Cincinnati, Ohio - Encircle Photos 32

Young Girl with Umbrella Mural by Higher Level Art in Cincinnati, Ohio

1120 Jackson St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Life is Sharing the Same Park Bench Mural by John Morrell in Cleveland, Ohio - Encircle Photos 33

Life is Sharing the Same Park Bench Mural by John Morrell in Cleveland, Ohio

1507 E 9th St, Cleveland, OH 44114
Alley Mural near North Pearl Street in Columbus, Ohio - Encircle Photos 34

Alley Mural near North Pearl Street in Columbus, Ohio

44 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Dedication Mural on Mount Carmel Nursing School by Eric Grohe in Columbus, Ohio - Encircle Photos 35

Dedication Mural on Mount Carmel Nursing School by Eric Grohe in Columbus, Ohio

W Town St. & S Davis Ave, Columbus, OH 43222
Neighborhood Scene Mural by Mark Thomas in Columbus, Ohio - Encircle Photos 36

Neighborhood Scene Mural by Mark Thomas in Columbus, Ohio

Vine St & North High St, Columbus, OH 43222
Hector and Andromache Mural by De Chirico in Dayton, Ohio - Encircle Photos 37

Hector and Andromache Mural by De Chirico in Dayton, Ohio

601 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402
Jimi Hendrix Mural on Omega Music Store in Dayton, Ohio - Encircle Photos 38

Jimi Hendrix Mural on Omega Music Store in Dayton, Ohio

318 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402
The Kiss Mural by Gustav Klimt in Dayton, Ohio - Encircle Photos 39

The Kiss Mural by Gustav Klimt in Dayton, Ohio

601 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402
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