Alhambra Mural: Stories of Our Community, Painted for All to See​
This mural brings art and community together, celebrating the stories of Alhambra's past for neighbors today and generations to come. From finding the right artist to shaping the concept to the final brushstroke, the project took about a year to bring to life.​
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Created by visual artist Kerne Erickson in a vintage illustrative style, the mural captures scenes from across Alhambra's history, including the Midwick Country Club, Pyrenees Castle, Alhambra Hotel, Main Street, and tree-lined streets of historic homes. Some of these buildings are gone, but they live on here, thanks in part to the Alhambra Historical Society.​
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Did you know Alhambra once had its own airport? Find it in the mural, along with trains, trolleys, a Fosselman's Ice Cream truck, and even Norman Rockwell, who once lived in Alhambra, carrying a finished painting ready to be shipped.​
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For younger generations, this mural is an invitation to discover the history beneath their feet, ask questions, and see themselves as part of the story of this city.​
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Explore & Learn
Hover your mouse over the white circles to learn more about the featured public figures, historic buildings, and important places.
About the Artist
Kerne Erickson is a Southern California painter whose work blends traditional realism with expressive brushwork. Known for his vintage-style travel poster paintings, large-scale murals (including a 120-foot mural for California Adventure), and plein air studies, he has been painting daily since graduating from the Art Center College of Design in 1969.​
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To learn more about Kerne and his work, please visit kericksonart.com