The Book
Paducah Wall to Wall Book
Paducah Wall to Wall is proud to publish a full-color, paper back compilation of the magnificent three blocks of Dafford Murals on Paducah’s downtown floodwall. Dedicated to the family of Bill and Meredith Schroeder for their support and willingness to collaborate with Paducah Wall to Wall from day one. Their ability to reach out and pull families and businesses together to create this 24/7 public art and history project has provided our region with a magnificent jewel on our downtown
riverfront. Bill (1931-2017) was always confident in the future of this project. Meredith carries on the family legacy by sponsoring this publication of Paducah’s history in Dafford Murals.
On the cover, Mayor Montgomery is standing on the riverfront with the Red-coated Paducah Ambassadors as they “Greet the Queens”. On July 2, 1996 all three paddle wheelers docked at the Port of Paducah. Montgomery created the Ambassador organization when she was Mayor and today the all-volunteer organization continues to welcome visitors from far and near.
In Appreciation of The Montgomery Family
Dr. Wally and Gerry Montgomery were Paducah treasures. Dr Wally (1936-2019) enjoyed sharing Paducah’s history and giving tours along the floodwall images. As a beloved Paducah surgeon and philanthropist, he supported and actively promoted this UNESCO Creative City.
Gerry (Paducah’s Mayor from 1988-1996) always knew that great things were happening in this creative city. She envisioned ribbons of colorful images lining Paducah’s riverfront. In the early 90s, before the Dafford mural project ever began, she and Bill Schroeder would talk about how Paducah could look in 2020. Her visionary leadership in our community, region and state was immeasurable.
Buy The Book
“Paducah Wall to Wall, Portraits of Our Past” is a reimagined index of Paducah’s Floodwall Mural project by Dafford Murals. The book is the product of the collaboration of many passionate and dedicated people in Paducah.
"Graphic designer and proud Paducah native Nathan Brown has done a beautiful job photographing and designing this compilation of Dafford Mural images. We are thrilled to share this book with locals and visitors for only $10 each,” says Ro Morse, project coordinator. “All proceeds benefit future mural maintenance.”
Book available for purchase at the following locations:
- Art Guild of Paducah 115 Market House Sq, Paducah, KY 42001, United States
- bbQ & MORE 321 Broadway St, Paducah, KY 42001, United States
- Frenchtown Station 1102 Jefferson St, Paducah, 42001, KY, United States
- Hank Brothers - Lone Oak 3101 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah, KY 42003, United States
- Hank Brothers - Southside 3525 Wayne Sullivan Dr, Paducah, KY 42003, United States
- Midtown Market 3000 Broadway St, Paducah, KY 42001, United States
- National Quilt Museum 215 Jefferson St, Paducah, KY 42001, United States
- PAPA Gallery 124 Broadway St, Paducah, KY 42001, United States
- River Discovery Center 117 S Water St, Paducah, KY 42001, United States
- Roof Brothers - Park Avenue 3145 Park Ave, Paducah, KY 42001, United States
- Wagner Wine & Spirits 2700 New Holt Rd, Paducah, KY 42001, United States
This 25th Anniversary Publication
Graphic Designer and Paducah native Nathan Brown is the featured photographer, designer and creative eye for this 25th anniversary publication of Paducah Wall to Wall images and history.
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More Info
Paducah Wall to Wall, Inc is a 501 (c) 3 - all volunteer organization working to create and maintain the integrity of Paducah's magnificent Dafford Floodwall Murals since 1996.
To support mural maintenance, call 270-519-1321 or email info@paducahwalltowall.com for more information.
All Proceeds Benefit Dafford Floodwall Mural Maintenance
All Dafford Murals are copyrighted.
All reproductions for profit must be approved by Paducah Wall to Wall, Inc. or Dafford Murals.
