Helena history murals
on downtown walking mall
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For several months now, local artist Lance Foster
has been using his spare time to put up a series
of murals in the downtown walking mall.
has been using his spare time to put up a series
of murals in the downtown walking mall.
Foster was selected by the city to do the project two years
ago. It's now nearing completion. Foster is focusing on
what he remembers of the area as a child – namely the
Chinatown area of downtown Helena and Big Dorothy's
rooms, a long-closed bordello.
ago. It's now nearing completion. Foster is focusing on
what he remembers of the area as a child – namely the
Chinatown area of downtown Helena and Big Dorothy's
rooms, a long-closed bordello.
He says it's his way of celebrating all parts of Helena
history, even if they were fringe elements of society in
their time.
history, even if they were fringe elements of society in
their time.
"It's part of who we are and as it says on the mural of
Dorothy, any town that doesn't recognize its colorful side
is a boring town to live in,” says Foster.
Dorothy, any town that doesn't recognize its colorful side
is a boring town to live in,” says Foster.
The murals are painted on entranceways in an alley off
of the walking mall. The door frames allowed Foster a little
fun – you can have your picture taken as if you're on
Dorothy's bed or in a Chinese take-out box.
of the walking mall. The door frames allowed Foster a little
fun – you can have your picture taken as if you're on
Dorothy's bed or in a Chinese take-out box.
Story by Ryan Whalen, Beartooth NBC. Copyright ©2011
Beartooth Communications Company. All Rights Reserved.
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