Indian Motorcycle
Springfield, MA
N 42° 05.936 W 072° 35.156
Short Description:
The MGM Springfield Casino commissioned this painting of a mural of an Indian Motorcycle to adorn the back wall of the historic Springfield Armory on the grounds of the casino.
Long Description:
A 30' long by 25' high mural of a Indian Motorcycle was created by local artist John Simpson in 2018. The mural is part of the effort of the newly opened MGM Springfield Casino to incorporate items that reflect the history of Springfield into its design.
The Springfield Armory, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was devastated by the tornado that struck Springfield on June 1, 2011. MGM acquired the property from the City of Springfield and incorporated the building into it's plan. The mural is high on the south wall of the Armory facing the south plaza of the casino. The mural depicts the Indian Scout 45 Police Motorcycle and the logo for the Indian Motorcycle Co. which was founded in Springfield in 1901. The mural compliments Indian Motorcycle's first apparel store located along this plaza.
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