Archive Entry

Battle of Springfield: Summit Beacon Painting, 1975

Photograph

DescriptionPhotograph of Ernest N. Townsend's mural "Beacon of Protection and Community Service" depicting the Revolutionary War beacon painted in 1944 for The First National Bank and Trust Company of Summit (1 Maple Street). The photograph was taken by Harvey Reed in April 1975.

Entry/Object ID

2025.071.002

Acquisition

Accession

2025.071

Battle of Springfield: Summit Beacon Painting, 1975 picture number 1

Battle of Springfield: Summit Beacon Painting, 1975 picture number 2

Advertisement for First National Bank and Trust Company of Summit, Item, November 30, 1944