Philadelphia is an interesting city to walk for its architecture, pocket parks and art. There are sculptures and murals everywhere you look.
This mural called Mercantile Library was created in 2019 by Kala Hagopian of Hagopian Arts. It is at the location of the former Mercantile Library which existed at this site between 1952 and 1989.
Look closely and you’ll find the featured books were all published during the library’s operation and some of them are about Philadelphians.
The colors are spectacular and the people are life sized. It’s gorgeous and a book lover’s dream come true!
This mural is located at 1021 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Walk by if you’re in town!
What a beautiful mural. Noted the location for when we return.
Finding things like this always makes a trip shine in my memories.
That is such a charming mural. I saw “Silent Spring” on the “shelf.” I reviews that one recently on my other blog. I can’t believe it took me so long to finally read it!
I picked up a copy this summer. I haven’t read it either!
It’s very well written and still relevant today.
Excellent to know!