Celebrating Barberton’s History
Mural Reveal Celebration
Celebrating Barberton's History Through Art
Join us at 5:00 PM on August 29 at Kavé Coffee Bar for the unveiling of our new rooftop mural celebrating Barberton history.
- Food Trucks
Baked N' Loaded
Skoops Ice Cream
- Vendors
Barberton Local Tees
The Barberton Historical Society
Main Street Barberton
Vendors, food trucks, and more in the Red Lot at 4:00 PM.
We are proud to unveil the Barber Mansion Mural at Kavé Coffee Bar! This painting is a celebration of Barberton’s rich history, and we hope it educates the community for generations to come. Designed by the late Curtis Goldstein and painted by Columbus based artist Arris Cohen, this colorful mosaic mural tells a story with every color and pattern being intentionally chosen to represent an area of Barberton history. This project was made possible largely through the generous support of the Barberton Community Foundation and represents more than three years of planning, collaboration, and dedication from artists, community partners, and supporters.
More than just an art piece, this mural was created as a lasting educational landmark for our community. The goal is to bring greater awareness to Barberton’s history, celebrate our Arts & Entertainment District, and inspire residents and visitors to learn more about the stories, people, and places that make our city unique. Through the content and the patterns, we aim to tell as much of a story of Barberton's past as possible. As you look at the mural from left to right, it portrays a timeline starting with O.C. Barber's construction of Anna Dean Farm and the South Gatehouse. You will see Barber's car driving by and as you follow that to the right, The Barber Mansion comes into view. This historic home was only ever occupied by the Barber family and Austin Family before it was torn down in 1965. On the right hand side of the painting, you will see Barn No.2 which became A.O. Austin's Electrical Lab No. 2, and some of the electrical towers he used for experimentation and invention. Austin's plane was instrumental in his experiments on the effects of lightning on aircrafts and is located at the base of these towers.
