Pembroke’s murals are the result of several artists work and different styles. Not only are the murals a journey in time, they are also a feast to the eye.
PANSY PATCH PARK painted by David Yeatman in 1999. Pansy Patch Park used to be an 8 acre island in the Muskrat River owned by Dr. H.J. Keith. Today the park is easily accessible and remains one of Pembroke’s best kept secrets. 
The S.J. WEBB BAKERY painted by Pierre Hardy in 1991. This mural celebrates Pembroke’s small businesses. Mrs. Webb, shown in the frame, ran the bakery, a store, and a delivery service as well as raising a large family of 9 children by herself after her husband died at a young age. S.J. Webb Bakery mural is painted next to ‘The Town Smithy’ because they were neighbours on Miller Street. 
THE TOWN SMITHY painted by John Ellenberger in 1994. Pembroke’s Blacksmith shop was located next to the Webb’s Bakery on Miller Street for many years. The business was owned by John Groehl shown here at work in 1952. 
THE HOCKEY PLAYERS painted by Stefan Bell in 1990. A tribute to three of the original inductees to the Hockey Hall of Fame, all born in Pembroke. Harold (Harry) Cameron 1890-1953, Hughie Lehman 1885-1961, Frank Nighbor 1893-1966. 
SPRING HARVEST: AN ARTIST’S SKETCHBOOK painted by Robin Burgesse in 1990. One of Canada’s largest multi -angle, multi-level murals, this mural shows sketches of Pembroke’s logging industry. 
THE LUMBERING INDUSTRY . This mural was painted by 1400 people who attended the International Plowing Match held in September 1994 under the watchful eye of Artist, David Yeatman 1994. 
PETER WHITE was painted in 1991 by Pembroke’s youngest Mural Artist, Robert Garneau, who was only 21 at the time. Peter White was one of Pembroke’s first settlers (May 28th, 1828) who came to this area seeking lumber rights. 
CHAMPLAIN TRAIL painted by Pierre Hardy in 1991 . Samuel de Champlain was the first European traveler to this area circa 1613. This mural is painted as four pictures hanging on Victorian wallpaper in a parlour or living room. The Artist recreated old style wallpaper directly onto the wall. 
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Pembroke, Ontario – August 31-September 2, 2019
