Benton murals

People who work where I do (Missouri Capitol) are used to tourists asking the specific location of the Thomas Hart Benton murals. Go right and at the end of the hall, turn left. Halfway down that hall on the outside wall you'll come to the House Lounge. Step on the mat and the doors will open.

There are other Benton murals. @ Indiana University. @ Lincoln University. @ Truman Library. @ Country Music Hall of Fame. @ New Britain Museum of American Art. There is even a Benton mural @ Niagara Falls Power Project.

A new Benton mural hangs at the United Methodist Church of Neosho, Mo., which is Thomas Hart Benton's hometown. The artist is Anthony Benton Gude, a grandson. The subject is a segregated community worship service that was held after a disastrous train wreck that killed dozens of people in 1914.