SAN
FRANCISCO, Calif., May 20, 2024
/PRNewswire/ - Academy of Art
University students recently embarked on a floor-to-ceiling
hand-painted mural inside the SFFD headquarters to honor the rich
history and legacy of the city's firefighters. The mural was
conceptualized by Captain Jonathan
Baxter and is designed by AAU School of Fine Arts student
Carmynn Zhang. It will be unveiled at 9 a.m.
PT on Monday, May 20th at 698 Second Street, San Francisco.
Located in the rotunda lobby of the fire headquarters, the 21 ft
high mural will offer visitors a window into the late 1800s and
early 1900s when Engine Company No.5 was in active service,
welcoming them visually into the oldest standing firehouse owned by
the SFFD. This historical landmark was nearly lost to the community
in 2004, threatened with sale or demolition, but thanks to local
efforts, it stands as a symbol of strength and resilience
today.
At the forefront of the design is the restored Knickerbocker
Engine Company No.5 fire engine, originally built in 1855 and
creating an illusion that it is parked outside the vintage
firehouse. The mural, funded by personal contributions by members
of the SFFD and SFFD employee affinity groups, will serve as a
visual tribute to the courageous men and women who have served in
the San Francisco Fire Department
throughout its history.
Members from both the San
Francisco Fire Department and Academy
of Art University - including student artist Carmynn Zhang -
will be available for interview/comment after the unveiling
ceremony.
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