James Whitcomb Riley

James Whitcomb Riley

Archive - Mural

 205 E Palmer St, Indianapolis, IN, 46225

Located on the north-facing wall of the American Tent and Awning Company building, this FAB Crew mural features the “Hoosier Poet” James Whitcomb Riley. Created for the Old Southside Neighborhood Association, the mural was unveiled at a Neighborhood Party in June of 2015. The quote depicted from Riley states, “The ripest peach is highest on the tree.”

The mural’s bold images are representative of the dynamic colors and design that 6Cents and Sacred317 have created over their 17 years together as Fab Crew. Though both are trained in fine art and commercial design, graffiti art remains the driving force behind their creativity.

American Tent and Awning has a history of over 100 years in Indianapolis, and was founded by Charles J. Truemper, a German immigrant, in 1873. Truemper was a personal friend of James Whitcomb Riley, and it is said that Riley would frequently visit Truemper in his office when American Tent and Awning was originally located near the Lockerbie neighborhood.

Medium type: Paint

Date created: 2015

Location Info

205 E Palmer St

205 E Palmer St, Indianapolis, IN, 46225