Architectural remnants
incorporated into the
Walking Mall include
scattered pieces ornamenting a seating area
beneath the mural and
one surviving column
from the Montana
National Bank—which
burned in 1944—that
survives embedded
in the corner of the
Livestock Building.
and the Native American woman in the final panel connect all women and bring the subject full circle.
Murals like this one are meant to last about 12 years. However, the sense of place the Women's Commemorative Mural conveys and the public participation that brought it to fruition make it a timeless
expression. The mural meant so much to Helena that in 2005 its Public Art Committee refurbished it with
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds. In this way, it is a living tribute not only to those who have gone
before, but to the contemporary community.
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