In Salisbury, a mural portrays the town at the turn of the 20th century, with landmark 19th century buildings, the original fountain at the square, and trolley lines forming the backdrop for one hundred forty-one local citizens shown in period costumes. Local artist Cynvia Arthur Rankin completed the 127' × 48.5' work over three years, and it was dedicated on November 30, 1980. Many of the people depicted were members of the Rowan Art Guild, Inc., which originated and sponsored the project. Among the buildings and features represented are the Cyrus West Building, Meroney Theater, bell towers of First Presbyterian Church and First Methodist Church, the Confederate Monument, the Federal Building and U.S. Post Office, the Grubb-Wallace Building, Mansion House, the fountain on the square, Kluttz's Drug Store, the Overman Building, Boyden House, Washington Building, Hedrick Block, R.W. Norman Furniture, Wachovia Bank, the 1856 county courthouse, the street car line, and the clock at the square. One of the largest outdoor murals in the country, it was painted with latex enamel, sealed with a plastic shield, refurbished every few years, and often updated by adding new townspeople. The mural is copyrighted and protected by The Mural Preservation, Inc., which receives contributions for its ongoing maintenance and preservation.