Want to save another unique part of The Junction? Here’s a chance

May 30, 2008 10:58 am
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As you can read in our coverage of last night’s development meeting — and many other related stories — more than a few people are worried about losing what makes The Junction special. On a semi-small scale, here’s a chance to help save part of its specialness by coming to the rescue of one of its unique works of public art — another of its history-depicting murals (here’s more about all of them) — the ferry mural behind the ex-Morton’s-now-Pharmaca building. More photos and info ahead:

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It’s almost 20 years old — and 20 is a lot older in outdoor-mural years than human years. The West Seattle Junction Association‘s already gotten help restoring another one of the murals — we showed you the post office Hi-Yu mural facelift last summer — but this one needs a different type of help:

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Junction Association executive director Susan Melrose and former Morton’s owner Bill McNary are looking for help repairing this mural — fixing its peeling paint, cracks, and mildew, along with other weather-related damage.

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What they need most is volunteer help in planning and managing the job, as well as people with carpentry and painting skills who can:

-Repair the damaged materials

-Mend the mural’s structure

-Clean the mural

-Touch up the paint in spots

-Thoroughly seal the work when finished

Though most of this needs to be volunteer help, Melrose says there’s a little bit of money for the project, especially the materials that are needed. If you can help or know of someone who can, the best way to reach her is by e-mail: wsja@wsjunction.com – if that’s not feasible, you can try calling 206/

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