New mural in Athens commissioned by Coca-Cola
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If you have driven through downtown Athens and have seen something happening over at Market & Monroe, you may have seen artist Brian Tull working on a new mural in Athens, commissioned by Coco-Cola Co.
Tull was was commissioned by the Coca-Cola Company to recreate an early 1900’s classic style mural at the historic spot.
New mural in Athens
Owners of the Market & Monroe venue, at 100 Market St W, Athens, AL 35611, found photos of an old Coca-Cola mural on the side of its building and looked the idea of bringing it back, and worked with Coca-Cola on restoring the historic mural.
“While renovating, we did much research on what used to be at this property. We found photos of an old Coca-Cola mural on the side of our building and loved the idea of bringing it back. The Coca-Cola Company funds preservation projects like this around the country and they were eager to invest back into our business and our community.”
Market & Monroe via Facebook
Beautiful murals in Athens
Three murals in Athens are part of the famed Alabama Mural Trail, including the Athens Bicentennial mural on the corner of Market St. and Marion St.; the Brittany Howard Tribute Board on North Jefferson St. and Iconic Images of Athens on the corner of Hobbs and Marion St.
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