Monday, May 28, 2012

Monday Mural

One of the smaller murals in Islington celebrating the heritage of Etobicoke in outdoor art.
Designed and painted by John Kuna in 2007, it was painted in the style reminiscent of old coloured postcards and turn of the century paintings. 
The plaque beside the mural explains that from 1917 to 1931 the old Guelph Radial Line ran behind this site (where the mural is painted). Forerunners of today's electric streetcars, radial trains were so named because they 'radiated' from the city centre outwards to neighbouring towns and villages.
(there is also a hint of the murals on yesterday's bridge leading into Islington)

10 comments:

Francisca said...

I very much like the vintage style of this mural. Well done, John Kuna.

Andy said...

It really does look like an old post card. Too bad these right of ways weren't preserved. We sure could use them now.

Linda said...

This is a really well done mural! The detail is very good - and love the vintage feel!

Halcyon said...

I like the old-timey look!

Chrissy Brand said...

I think historical reference type murals like this have more longevity than lots of the modern, more random variety of murals that seem to dominate places.

Chrissy Brand said...

I think historical reference type murals like this have more longevity than lots of the modern, more random variety of murals that seem to dominate places.

Oakland Daily Photo said...

I bet the locals wish they still had a tram system. I know we do. The irony is that so many cities are recreating the concept under the name "light rail." Good shot of a nostalgic period. Love these historical murals. Thanks for sharing this with us.

RedPat said...

They are a great bunch of murals aren't they?

Irene said...

I like this mural very much and I love the style of painting it is done in. It seems to me that all murals should be done this way. It gives tham more of an artistic flair and a more pleasing appearance. Whoever did them was a genius.

Dyanna said...

Lovely historical mural with great details.

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