"Dr. Seuss in Springfield," by John Simpson 2019

Holyoke artist John Simpson painted a mural in honor of Springfield's own Theodore Geisel, widely known as Dr. Seuss. Susan Riano, a Springfield artist, assisted John with the mural. John's intention was to showcase Springfield's influence on Dr. Seuss's inspiration. The mural also features the Fairfield Street House where Dr. Seuss grew up, located next to Forest Park. References to the Howard Street Armory and Loring Street are depicted, relating to Dr. Seuss's works. Furthermore, Dr. Seuss's grandparents' bakery near Main and Howard Street, situated across from a gas plant, possibly sparked his consciousness about pollution and the environment.

John, an art professor at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, has collaborated with the City of Springfield, Quadrangle Museums, and Symphony Hall on various art displays. He painted all of the wall murals in the Dr. Seuss Museum and several additional murals in Springfield

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This mural is located at 4 State St.