Old Tavern Mural
8901 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910
CATEGORIES: Public Art in Silver Spring | Public Art
Artist: Nicolai CikovskyMaterial: Oil Paint on Canvas
Commissioned by the United States Treasury Department's Section of Painting and Sculpture, this mural was painted for the Silver Spring Post Office to educate the American public about their culture and history. After the Old Silver Spring Post Office was closed, the work was moved to the Silver Spring Library.
The Old Tavern mural represents Civil War Union soldiers resting in front of the Eagle Inn and reading their mail from home. The Eagle Inn once stood in Sligo Village. The artist, Nicolai Cikovsky, taught at the Corcoran School of Art and was a talented muralist, painter, and lithographer.
Nearby Restaurants & Dining:
- Sergio Ristorante Italiano (700 feet SW)
- Capital Bleu (734 feet SW)
- Bete Ethiopian Cusine and Cafe (775 feet SW)
- Z-Pizza (923 feet S)
- Cafe X-Press (977 feet W)
- Fuddruckers (984 feet S)
Nearby Shopping and Services:
- Silver Spring Library (365 feet NW)
- Spring St. Medical Center (552 feet SW)
- M & T Bank (560 feet SW)
Nearby Parking:
- Spring-Colesville (Garage 21) (764 feet SW)
- Parking Sales Store (883 feet S)
Nearby VanGo Stops:
- VanGo: Fenton St & Colesville Rd (0.22 miles SW)
- VanGo: Fenton St @ City Place (0.22 miles SW)
Nearby Public Transportation:
- TRiPs - Transit Services Store (0.47 miles SW)