Theodore Roosevelt Mural
BEYOND THE WALL
A closer look.
Details to notice. Connections to explore.
TR's 1910 New Nationalism speech depicted
The mural depicts President Theodore Roosevelt addressing a crowd from his railcar on Aug. 31, 1910, when he delivered his "New Nationalism" speech in Osawatomie. Completed October 2023 by artist Lynnsey Fletcher; located in the courtyard adjacent to the recreated Missouri Pacific depot in downtown Osawatomie.
Description
A mural by artist Lynnsey Fletcher depicting President Theodore Roosevelt addressing a crowd from his railcar on August 31, 1910, when he delivered his famous "New Nationalism" speech in Osawatomie. The mural was completed in October 2023 and is located in the courtyard adjacent to the recreated Missouri Pacific depot in downtown Osawatomie, at the Osawatomie Railroad Museum / MoPac Railroad Depot Museum (628 Main St). Source for verification: https://gopresstimes.com/premium/stories/inspired-by-art-murals-help-unite-and-define-kansas-towns-boosting-pride-health-and,346943 (Kansas Reflector "Inspired by art" feature, 2026; also confirmed on the Osawatomie Chamber of Commerce murals page). Featured image: none added yet; a photo still needs to be uploaded.
