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Art around town

The downtown square is a must visit for families looking to admire historic architecture and one-of-a-kind murals . Take an afternoon to view Huntsville ’ s rich history told throughout downtown with works from famed muralist Richard Haas , alongside other independently commissioned artists . Walk the square while trying to pick out Haas ’ trompe l ’ oeil ( trick of the eye ) techniques , which complements the buildings of downtown , adding architectural details through illusionary paintings based off of historical photographs . Complement a must-see trip to the Sam Houston Statue on I-45 with a tour of the downtown murals dedicated to the Texan president . The murals – including Haas ’ large three piece Smither Building Mural on the corner of University Avenue and 11th Street and Larry Zink ’ s mural at Founders Park – depict aspects of General Sam Houston ’ s life and career .

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