The historic mural of Beverly starts on our left with the Humberstone coal mine in the foreground and the Beverly Coal mine in the background, and it’s iconic coal tipple. A photo of the coal tipple is used for the Beverly Historical Society's logo, so it was important to paint a recognizable likeness.
The Beverly Central School, Beverly Cenotaph, and Beverly General Store illustrate the community's history in this mural. Having Alberta's oldest cenotaph the Edmonton neighbourhood recently restored their monument in time for Remembrance Day ceremonies, so the public can pay their respects like the figures painted in the mural.
Many buildings that were spread out over the Old Towne of Beverly are brought together for a mural showing one street scene, giving a giant painted snapshot of what it was like to be there back then.
As a Canadian mural artist I love working with my hands to create art. These blue collar coal miners would have toiled with their hands to provide light and power to Edmonton in their day, showcasing the town’s coal mining roots.
Pedestrians walk by the old Beverly Town Hall, a brick building which is brightly painted with purple hues. Next door, a mechanic at Carter's garage prospers with a variety of old cars to work on, while the garage itself is in yellow ochre to contrast and compliment the town hall and bring colour harmony to the mural.
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