Syracuse artist’s painting makes 780-mile, 3-decade journey to the mayor’s office

Betty Munro painting donation

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh, center, receives a donated watercolor painting of Syracuse City Hall created by Betty Munro. Karen and Phillip "Bucky" Winters purchased the painting in 1995 and brought it to the mayor's office in May 31, 2024. (Provided by city of Syracuse)Provided by city of Syracuse

Syracuse, N.Y. – A watercolor painting of Syracuse City Hall is back where a prolific street artist created it more than 30 years ago.

Former Onondaga County residents Karen and Phillip “Bucky” Winters traveled from their Virginia home to Mayor Ben Walsh’s office recently to present the city an original painting of the historic downtown building done by Betty Munro.

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