Historic Mural to be Unveiled Saturday
The mural, which is located in downtown Mokena, is part of a series facilitated by the Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition.
A piece of village history will be brought to life on Saturday with the unveiling of the latest mural of the Illinois Lincoln Highway mural series. The mural, which will be located on Front Street in the heart of downtown Mokena, will depict the Cooper & Hostert Garage, which was the area’s first Ford dealership and remained in business for more than 50 years. “It provides a sense of place, a sense of history,” said Assistant Village Administrator Kirk Zoellner. The Mokena Area Historical Society collaborated with the Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition to determine the mural’s subject. They selected the Cooper & Hostert Garage because of its historical significance to Mokena and its relevance to the highway and to car travel. The garage …
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Greg Moritz
12:50 am on Monday, February 4, 2013
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