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Song of the Drinking Gourds LbNA #42464

Owner:Adoptable
Plant date:Aug 4, 2008
Location:
City:Houston
County:Harris
State:Texas
Boxes:1
Planted by:Digital History
Found by: drew8
Last found:May 27, 2010
Status:Faaa
Last edited:Nov 21, 2015
John Biggers was an African-American artist who created beautiful murals.

John Biggers (1924-2001)
The span of John Biggers' life encompasses some of the most tumultuous events in America's history: the Great Depression, World War II, and the Civil Rights Movement. Through it all, John Biggers sought to define a personal artistic style based upon a deep reverence for the blend of African and American cultures with which he lived. His beautiful murals can be found in various locations around the Houston area.


Clues
1) 15108 Cullen St.
Tom Bass Park III

2) Look for the "greentop" tent

3) From the greentop tent, walk towrd the street.

4) Across the street you will see a "No Parking" sign. directly face the sign along the fence.

5) The second tree to your left along the fence will have the letterbox hidden inside the base, covered with sticks.

6) Further directions to the mural are inside the letterbox.

7. Please blog your opinions about the mural at
www.biggersmurals.blogspot.com

Learn more of John Biggers at http://www.coe.uh.edu/webscapes/biggers/index.htm

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