Business Loop 81 Mural Concepts

Southern Business Loop 81 Retaining Walls: Notable Locals

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Southern Business Loop 81 Retaining Walls Mural Concept 1
Notable Locals
Concept A:
Celebrating astronaut Jeanette Jo Epps’s achievements in engineering and space travel.
 
Concept B:
Southside resident and celebrated folk musician Libba Cotton is known for her unique playing style and her beloved song “Freight Train.”

 

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Southern Business Loop 81 Retaining Walls: Notable Historical Local People and Places

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Southern Business Loop 81 Retaining Walls Mural Concept 2
Notable Historical Local People and Places
Concept C:
Celebrating the vibrant culture and history of the 15th Ward, this mural honors some of the neighborhood’s notable people and businesses.
 
Concept D and E:
This mural celebrates notable Southside figures, landmarks, and inspiring quotes. 

 

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Southern Business Loop 81: Van Buren Street Screening Wall

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Southern Business Loop 81 - Van Buren Street Screening Wall Mural Concept
Southside Legends of SU & the Southside:
Concept A: 
The louvered aluminum fence at the western side of the Van Buren Street Roundabout visually buffers the area from the adjacent rail line. The screen may be decorated with colors, graphics, or language celebrating the local community.
 
Inspirational & Aspirational Quotes:
Concept B:
The louvered aluminum fence at the western side of the Van Buren Street Roundabout visually buffers the area from the adjacent rail line. The screen may be decorated with colors, graphics, or language celebrating the local community.
 

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I-690 Underpass East and West Walls at Crouse Avenue

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I-690 Underpass - East and West Walls at Crouse Avenue Mural Concept
Transportation and Community
Concept A:
This mural showcases the history of Crouse Avenue: the stoops and storefronts of Hawley-Green and the 15th Ward, the busy New York Central Railroad hub, and the iconic architecture of University Hill.
 
Concept B:
Syracuse companies pioneered innovations in transportation, from leading bicycle manufacturer E.C. Sterns to Crouse-Hinds, which manufactured and installed the first electric traffic light in Syracuse, one of the first in the world.
 
Concept C:
This mural portrays the various train types—from the classic1900’s steam engine, to the streamline modern design of the Mercury train of the mid 1900’s, to the late 1900’s Alco diesel locomotive--that traveled the rails of the New York Central Railroad through Syracuse. 

 

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Northern Business Loop 81 at Spencer Street Bridge

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Northern Business Loop 81 at Spencer Street Bridge Mural Concept
Oswego Canal
Concept A and Concept B: 
This mural illustrates the traditional architecture and bridges along the Oswego Canal in Syracuse. It also pays homage to the historic packet boats that transported passengers and freight.
 
The Salt City
Concept A and Concept B: 
This gateway to the City of Syracuse was inspired by the art deco era. “Salt City” recalls Syracuse’s history as a center for salt production.

 

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Northern Business Loop 81 at Bear Street Bridge

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Northern Business Loop 81 at Bear Street Bridge Mural Concept
Northside Architecture
Concept A and Concept B: 
The mural celebrates the Northside's historic architecture, showcasing landmarks like the Assumption Church and the former Penfield Manufacturing Co. and the neighborhood’s layered rooftops and animated window scenes. 
 
Northside Diversity
Concept C and Concept D: 
A gateway to many nations, the Northside is home to diverse cultures and languages.

 

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Northern Business Loop 81 at Court Street Bridge

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Northern Business Loop 81 at Court Street Bridge Mural Concept
Onondaga Nation Mural
Created in collaboration with representatives from the Onondaga Nation, this mural illustrates the Great Law of Peace, the constitution that established a democratic society for the Haudenosaunee people.
 
Onondaga Lake Mural
This mural celebrates the natural beauty of the landscape near Onondaga Lake and honors the Haudenosaunee clans and their symbolic animals.