October 2018 by Ken N.
Because I live over an hour away from Terre Haute, I didn't have any reason to stop in the building to make a purchase. But while driving by on 9th Street, I couldn't help but notice this memorial mural on the south side of the building. I noticed the signature on the mural and reached out to the artist, Michael Neary. I realized Neary had a number of murals in the Terre Haute area, including the sports mural across the street from the Industrial Supply at Ballyhoo Tavern. After communicating with Neary, I found out that the mural was in celebration of the 100th year of operation of Industrial Supply in 2015. What I heard from the artist was that he met with the owners and wanted to do something that would celebrate not only the long standing service of the Company, but celebrate the people who worked with the Company and who used the products. The mural shows a number of tradesmen and tools including a pipefitter, a laborer with an axe, a drill press or router, drill bit, saw blades, welder, and an airplane. Quite a diverse number of clients being served by one company. I applaud the Company that supports local artists while preserving and celebrating their own history. I wish them continued success. Review #1501
