Arma Centennial Mural
BEYOND THE WALL
A closer look.
Details to notice. Connections to explore.
An Arma history mural
The mural depicts local history for Arma’s centennial.
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Kansas Murals directory record Based on the directory’s recorded details.A community effort
Gary Lofts and his wife Susan helped drive the project.
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Kansas Murals directory record Based on the directory’s recorded details.The artist behind it
The directory credits Gary Lofts for Arma Centennial Mural.
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Kansas Murals directory record Based on the directory’s recorded details.Its Kansas setting
This mural is recorded at 604 East Road, Arma, Washington, KS, USA.
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Description
The Arma Centennial Mural depicts the rich history of Arma, Kansas. The mural was done by local painter Gary Lofts, who, along with his wife Susan, was the driving force behind the project. Dedicated August 8, 2009, the mural includes a miner, a mule used in the mines, a representation of the Missouri Pacific Railroad that operated in the area, the Mine Recovery Station, the local depot, a church, the local veteran’s memorial, a Model T owned by a local resident, and the school mascot. The piece covers a brick wall dating to 1907 and overlooks the site of the former Arma Hotel, which was demolished in the 1960s.