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Artwork copyright James Davis. Photo courtesy of Park Place Middle School.
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Artwork copyright James Davis. Photo courtesy of Park Place Middle School.
Artwork copyright James Davis. Photo courtesy of Park Place Middle School.
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Artwork copyright James Davis. Photo courtesy of Park Place Middle School.
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Artwork copyright James Davis. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.
History of Monroe, 1978
James Davis
(American, born 1934, died 2015)
Location: Park Place Middle School, Monroe
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
History of Monroe is a four-part series of richly detailed murals created by artist James Davis for Park Place Middle School. The murals feature oval-shaped "windows" into scenes representing Monroe's history and landmarks.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Monroe School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Late artist James L. Davis (1934-2015) was a Monroe, Washington-based art teacher, author and illustrator. He taught for the Snohomish School District for seventeen years. The Arts Council of Snohomish County named him Artist of the Year in 2014.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Acrylic ink on muslin mounted on wood |
| Dimensions | Four parts, 7.5 ft x 55 ft (largest), 7.5 ft x 10 ft (two parts), 10 ft x 13 ft |
| ID Number | WSAC1977.005.00A-C |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Monroe School District |
| Artwork Location | Park Place Middle School Commons (1 part), 2nd floor library (3 parts) |
| WA County | Snohomish |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 1408 W Main St. Monroe, WA 98272 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.850300, -121.989385 |
| Before Visiting | Some artworks may be located in areas not accessible to the general public (especially in K-12 public schools). Consider contacting the site prior to a visit to ensure access. |
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