A Canvas of Our Shared Story
To celebrate our 150+ years of shared history, we’ve turned our Operations Building into a canvas—featuring a vibrant mural that highlights Richwood’s unique past, from old-school trolleys to beloved mascots and iconic architecture.
Behind the Brushstrokes
This mural wasn’t created by one person—it was a true community collaboration. A team of local historians, long-time residents, and talented designers came together to piece together a visual tapestry of Richwood’s past and present. From selecting key moments in the town’s history to carefully crafting each detail, the process was a labor of love designed to reflect the heart of our hometown.
Want to know more about what’s depicted—and why?
From Our CEO
A mural can be a powerful community asset because it turns blank walls into vibrant storytelling canvases that reflect a community’s identity, culture, and values. Whether it honors local history, celebrates diversity, or showcases local talent, a mural offers a visual narrative that residents can feel proud of. It sparks conversations, inspires curiosity, and helps establish a sense of place—transforming a simple structure into a local landmark.
For visitors, murals can serve as photo-worthy attractions, encouraging foot traffic, tourism, and engagement with surrounding businesses.
Beyond aesthetics, murals also foster collaboration. This project involved local artists and volunteers working together to plan and create something meaningful. That shared process builds relationships and civic pride. When we see history represented in public art, it reinforces the message that their community values inclusion and creativity.
A mural becomes more than just paint on a wall—it’s a signpost that says, “this is who we are, and we’re proud of it.”
At Richwood Bank, we are proud of our history and what brought us to where we are today. We are also very excited about our future and staying innovative to help our customers fuel what’s next.
A Tribute in Paint: Richwood’s Story Comes to Life
When we expanded our Operations building, we were left with a blank wall and a big question: How could we bring something meaningful and beautiful back to this space?
The answer was a mural—a lasting way to celebrate the shared history between Richwood Bank and the town we’ve proudly served since 1867.
Creating the mural was truly a community effort. Local historians, residents, and our bank team came together to share stories, memories, and photos capturing Richwood’s spirit.
Talented artists transformed those ideas into vibrant scenes, filled with color, detail, and meaning. Today, the mural stands as a visual legacy that honors where we’ve been and inspires us for what’s ahead.
See the Story Take Shape
Browse this collection of source photos from Richwood’s past—donated by local historians, residents, and our archives—alongside the initial artist renderings that helped shape the final design. These images highlight the moments and symbols that made it into the mural (and maybe a few that evolved along the way), showing how the vision came together piece by piece.
