Michigan City High School art students recently created a mural in Barker Mansion’s lower level. The artwork features a Haskell and Barker Car Company logo from the 1800’s, which was found on letterhead in the mansion’s archives. Students completing the mural were senior Kara Davis, and sophomores Alexis Reynolds and Armani Torrance-Worlds. Art instructors Deanna Ehrhardt and Sue Cleveland supervised the project.

“Painting at Barker Mansion was a very positive experience. The employees were very friendly which made the atmosphere welcoming, and I was also fortunate to be able to roam the historical halls at the mansion,” said Reynolds, who also volunteers at the mansion on weekends.

The mural is a focal point within the newly created exhibit space at the mansion. Both Davis and Torrance-Worlds expressed how much they appreciated marking a mark on history within the mansion’s walls. The exhibit project in its entirety is slated for completion in early summer. A grand opening reception will be announced at a later date.

The Barker Mansion is located at 631 Washington Street in Michigan City. Visit www.barkermansion.com for details.