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Former Bert's Shoes Mural 1973, Artists: Frank Carson and Mitchell Aronson, 726 K Street, Sacramento, California
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Psychedelic
A psychedelic mural was painted over the entrance to what was originally Tower Records. The store changed ownership after Tower Records closed, and was last Bert's Shoe. The building was empty when this photo essay was created.
Former Bert's Shoes Mural 1973 • Artists: Frank Carson and Mitchell Aronson • 730 K Street • Sacramento, California • (Date Photographed: 14:25:37 Wednesday 27 February 2019) • (Date Published: Sunday 16 June 2019) • © 2019 Bryan Costales #C19_2032 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Artist's Signature
The artist's signature was in the lower right of the mural near to K Street.
Former Bert's Shoes Mural 1973 • Artists: Frank Carson and Mitchell Aronson • 730 K Street • Sacramento, California • (Date Photographed: 14:35:31 Wednesday 27 February 2019) • (Date Published: Sunday 16 June 2019) • © 2019 Bryan Costales #C19_2033 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Covered The Entrance
The mural covered the entrance to the building. Two side walls and the ceiling were painted.
Former Bert's Shoes Mural 1973 • Artists: Frank Carson and Mitchell Aronson • 730 K Street • Sacramento, California • (Date Photographed: 14:35:55 Wednesday 27 February 2019) • (Date Published: Sunday 16 June 2019) • © 2019 Bryan Costales #C19_2034 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Electric Hair
The left side wall with electric hair and an old-time sailing ship.
Former Bert's Shoes Mural 1973 • Artists: Frank Carson and Mitchell Aronson • 730 K Street • Sacramento, California • (Date Photographed: 14:36:24 Wednesday 27 February 2019) • (Date Published: Sunday 16 June 2019) • © 2019 Bryan Costales #C19_2036 Add a comment or report a mistake
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The Ceiling
The ceiling of the entrance was painted in psychedelic designs. In the center an opening to the sky was painted. That sky did not match reality which was gray clouds and rain that day.
Former Bert's Shoes Mural 1973 • Artists: Frank Carson and Mitchell Aronson • 730 K Street • Sacramento, California • (Date Photographed: 14:36:37 Wednesday 27 February 2019) • (Date Published: Sunday 16 June 2019) • © 2019 Bryan Costales #C19_2037 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Inside Left Corner
A detail shot of the inside left corner of the building's entrance. The psychedelic designs matched in places and didn't match in other places.
Former Bert's Shoes Mural 1973 • Artists: Frank Carson and Mitchell Aronson • 730 K Street • Sacramento, California • (Date Photographed: 14:36:39 Wednesday 27 February 2019) • (Date Published: Sunday 16 June 2019) • © 2019 Bryan Costales #C19_2038 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Inside Right Corner
A detail shot of the inside right corner.
Former Bert's Shoes Mural 1973 • Artists: Frank Carson and Mitchell Aronson • 730 K Street • Sacramento, California • (Date Photographed: 14:36:39 Wednesday 27 February 2019) • (Date Published: Sunday 16 June 2019) • © 2019 Bryan Costales #C19_2039 Add a comment or report a mistake
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