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Oscar-Howe Murals
212 Main St.
Mobridge , SD 57601


   
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Info: The way of the early Sioux Indians in the Mobridge area is brought alive on the walls in which they were painted. Ten murals by the South Dakota Indian artist, the late Oscar Howe, depict Sioux ceremonies and histroy, and are one of the cities most prized possessions. The murals were painted in 1942 under a Work Project Administration (WPA)Program. Each mural is about 16 feet high, 20 feet wide and the top of the paintings being 30 feet from the floor. Visitors are welcome to view the murals free of charge.
   
Directions: Located in the City Auditorium (Scherr-Howe Arena) on Main Street.