Restored Wheatley mural finds new home

WHEATLEY — After about 30 hours of restoration work, this hand-painted mural now graces the outer western wall of the OG Pizza building in Wheatley.

Originally painted by artist Harold Burton and his daughter, Katherine Burton-Urban, the mural hung in another location in Wheatley until recently.

Katherine spent time this spring restoring and touching up the original. The Wheatley BIA commissioned the original painting and was instrumental in making the restoration happen.

Plans are in the works for a parkette in the empty lot between OG Pizza and Dollar Haven. This will provide a spot for locals and visitors to enjoy the small town atmosphere.

Here, Katherine Burton-Urban poses beside the finished work.