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Ceramic tile murals grace downtown wall A project to line a 100-foot concrete wall with ceramic tile murals is under way in downtown Crescent City. Del Norte Triplicate/Bryant Anderson BID wanted a mural painted on a low, 100-foot-long concrete wall along Third Street downtown, and the Mungers came up with the idea of a series of ceramic tile murals. They started two years ago, and with the help of various donors, they recently completed the 25th, with 25 more to go. Each mural features a unique Del Norte scene and title. The market value of the work completed so far is estimated at $62,500, said Harley Munger, a Del Norte native. Most of the work has been done by local youths, he said. The Mungers, founders of Elk Valley Artisans, are seeking a Community Development Block Grant through the city to pay for some of the additional work. “We’re always out there scratching for more” contributions, he said, adding that his wife is the chief fundraiser. Here is a list of the donors so far, each of whom contributed enough for one of the first 25 murals:
 Harley Munger puts the finishing touches on part of the mural project. Del Norte Triplicate/Bryant Anderson Abalone,” Abalone International; “Agriculture,” Global Culture; “Surfer,” in memory of Bettie Roberts and the Noll Longboard Classic.
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