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Commission approves mural at former Star Tavern after heated discussion over process and public input
Summary
Experience Chehalis presented a four‑year mural project for the former Star Tavern/ Royal Bakery wall; the commission voted to approve the mural but several commissioners said they had not been included in earlier design discussions and asked for clearer procedures for future public‑art reviews.
The Chehalis Historic Preservation Commission voted May 21 to approve a mural proposed for the side of the former Star Tavern / Royal Bakery building, after extended discussion about process, public notice and the commission’s role in reviewing murals on historic properties.
Experience Chehalis representatives told the commission the mural concept originated with Lewis County and has been under development for about four years. The organization said the county paid an artist roughly $10,000 to create the design and later relinquished the artwork; the original artist has since retired and…
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