Mural Brings Oakland’s Story to Highway 77 - Oakland Independent and The Lyons Mirror-Sun

Mural Brings Oakland’s Story to Highway 77 - Oakland Independent and The Lyons Mirror-Sun

For decades, travelers entering Oakland along Highway 77 have been greeted by the familiar sight of Nelson Farm Equipment. Now, that landmark is getting a new look, one designed to celebrate the community it has welcomed visitors to for generations. A mural on the Nelson Farm Equipment building began taking shape Monday, Aug. 10, marking the culmination of nearly a year of planning, conversations and community input. The project began about a ye…