Firefighters Represented on Historic Pueblo Levee Mural Project
Local artist Sarah Ballard has begun work on the large mural that represents firefighting and the local fire fighters union IAFF Local 3. The mural is situated on the historic Arkansas river levee just south of 200 B St., or just southwest of the Union Station. Lat / Long 38.262942, -104.618725
To the west, is a mural of Runyon lake (named after the famous writer and Puebloan Damon Runyon).
The Origins of the Pueblo Levee Mural Project
The Pueblo Levee Mural Project was initially started in 1978 and eventually held a Guiness book of work records for more than 20 years (1995-2016). Just as now, there were several different murals that made up the blanket of the artwork on the levee and as passerby's on one of the many bridges over the river, onlookers could see artwork gracing the edges of the river.
The Early Days
The levee was constructed in 1921 after the great flood. A quick search of Ebay can still render photos from that event. Construction was pointed to manage the river and direct it through more direct route through the City and to avoid devastation from excessive rains through the area.
Artwork
Since then, the levee has been subject to artwork displays from both graffiti and sanctioned traditional artists. The mural is approximately 3 miles long and runs east to west through the heart of Pueblo displaying what Puebloans truly value, from images of equality, historical nods and feel-good images.
For More Information
Lat/ Long location of Pueblo Firefighters Mural
38.262942, -104.618725
Levee information on the levee
Conservancy district
Pueblo Chamber of Commerce
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