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Look this place up on Google maps. Go to street view and take a look around. There's nothing out there but empty fields and a few warehouses. Very odd. I don't know why the city would even care. I doubt if it's even very visible. I'll have to take a drive by and see.
"A business owner in Salem, Oregon, painted a mural honoring the American flag and the Marines who raised it at Iwo Jima. Most observers considered it a beautiful memorial and an attractive use of an otherwise nondescript wall. The owner of the business commissioned a local artist to create the tasteful and fetching display of patriotism.
The Salem City Council has ordered him to remove it, or face fines of up to $200 per day.
One commenter identified the problem, saying, "It has to do with the Salem City Public Art Committee. All public art is supposed to be sanctioned by them. Apparently, even on private property."
Several commenters on social media noted that the mural is on the back of the building, on private property and away from the entrance to the business, so the commercial sign code should have no bearing."
"A business owner in Salem, Oregon, painted a mural honoring the American flag and the Marines who raised it at Iwo Jima. Most observers considered it a beautiful memorial and an attractive use of an otherwise nondescript wall. The owner of the business commissioned a local artist to create the tasteful and fetching display of patriotism.
The Salem City Council has ordered him to remove it, or face fines of up to $200 per day.
One commenter identified the problem, saying, "It has to do with the Salem City Public Art Committee. All public art is supposed to be sanctioned by them. Apparently, even on private property."
Several commenters on social media noted that the mural is on the back of the building, on private property and away from the entrance to the business, so the commercial sign code should have no bearing."
Oregon Business Owner Ordered to Remove American Flag Mural on Private Property
A business owner in Salem, Oregon, painted a mural honoring the American flag and the Marines who raised it at Iwo Jima. Most observers considered it a beautiful memorial and an attractive use of an o...
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