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"The
Black Rock Heritage Trail War of 1812 Mural"
Amherst and Tonawanda Streets, Buffalo, NY
Black
Rock Hisorical Society - Official Website
 Details, left to right, below:  Timeline  By Doreen De Both  "Black Rock and Native Americans before the 1700's" Mural By J. Tim Raymond "J. Tim Raymond was selected for
his depiction of the Black Rock and Native Americans before the 1700's
when the Black Rock was known as 'Kistangoi' in the Iroquois language.
It was 200' long and 300' wide, made of chert and limestone, and
offered a safe harbor for the villagers. The Native Americans grew
corn, squash and beans, referred to as the 'Three Sisters.' They are
the physical and spiritual sustainers of life, and compose the main
food supply for the Iroquois. They are painted in the lower left of the
mural. Also incorporated into the mural is the profile apparition of
Philip Conjockety for whom the Scajaquada Creek is named after." -
Doreen E. DeBoth, The
Black Rock Heritage Trail War Of 1812 Mural Project Under Way
(online Jan. 2019)
 "War of 1812" Mural By Russell Mott "Here the British bateaux have landed at the foot of Amherst Street, planning on torching the area of Black Rock and Buffalo (July11,1813).The American officer in the foreground on the right is ready to call in his troops to defend the area. Mott brilliantly included General Peter Porter’s house to add more meaning to the mural and to create historical dialogue." - Doreen E. DeBoth, The Black Rock Heritage Trail War Of 1812 Mural Project Under Way (online Jan. 2019)  "The Erie Canal" Mural Designed by Doreen DeBoth; painted by Jerome A.Mach "Activities along the towpath are
recreated with buildings and mules pulling packet boats. A portrait of
DeWitt Clinton who was govenor of New Your State and presided over its
opening in October of 1825 will be included. The celebration lasted ten
days as Governor Clinton traveled from Albany to Buffalo aboard a
packet boat."- Doreen E. DeBoth, The
Black Rock Heritage Trail War Of 1812 Mural Project Under Way (online Jan. 2019)
 By Cynthia Van Ens  "Peace Garden" Mural By Cynthia Van Ens "The artist explains her idea for
the mural on a personal level. After living in Black Rock for two years
she has seen the growth of Black Rock, particularly this garden located
at Dearborn and Hamilton Streets. Where it once was an empty lot, it is
now a flourishing flower and vegetable garden that was created by the
Dearborn Street Block Club for residents and visitors to enjoy. This
reflects the community spirit and pride that resulted in beautifying
the neighborhood. The Peace Tree signifies hope for the future, to
create a peaceful community of all ethnicities living and working
together. The man making repairs on the roof represent the rebuilding
of a neighborhood that was beginning to crumble." - Doreen E. DeBoth, The
Black Rock Heritage Trail War Of 1812 Mural Project Under Way
 "Historical Architecture in Black Rock" Mural By Russell Mott  Railroads and Industry in the early 1800’s in Black Rock" Mural By Joe Tempski "... a steam locomotive
crossing the International Bridge during the evening hours. Industrial
buildings represent the thriving manufacturing area of Black Rock’s
history and railroads are an important part of its growth."- Doreen E.
DeBoth, The
Black Rock Heritage Trail War Of 1812 Mural Project Under Way (online Jan. 2019)
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