The Savings Bank of Danbury recently sponsored the City of Danbury’s mural downtown to honor the legacy of Marian Anderson, considered one of the greatest classical singers, a Civil Rights pioneer and a Danbury resident.
The 45-foot mural celebrating the life and legacy of civil rights pioneer Marian Anderson was painted by Danbury’s Luana Barcelos. A ribbon cutting was recently held to unveil the mural on the wall behind the Kennedy Park fountain at 300 Main Street. Danbury Mayor Dean Esposito welcomed members of Marian Anderson’s family to the event.
One of Marian Anderson’s most famous performances was on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1939 to 75,000 people and millions more via radio. This performance was arranged by Eleanor Roosevelt after the Daughters of the American Revolution refused to allow Ms. Anderson to sing to an integrated audience in Constitution Hall because of her race.
Marian Anderson and her husband Orpheus H. Fisher owned a 100-acre farm in Danbury. Marian Anderson served on the board of the Danbury Music Centre and the DMC’s recital hall is named after her. Marian Anderson was a large supporter of the arts in our community, as well as a supporter of the Danbury Chapter of the NAACP.
“As the oldest continuously operating business within the city of Danbury, CT, the Bank feels a special sense of connection to community, said Martin G. Morgado, President and CEO of Savings Bank of Danbury. Our work with the mayor’s office on this project to honor Marian Anderson’s legacy and contributions to our community is another example of our enduring commitment to the city of Danbury.”
About Savings Bank of Danbury
Established in 1849 and headquartered at 220 Main Street, Danbury, Savings Bank of Danbury is a mutual savings bank with assets in excess of $1 billion. Savings Bank of Danbury has 16 branch offices in Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Norwalk, Southbury, Stamford, and Waterbury. Stamford Mortgage Company, a division of Savings Bank of Danbury, has a local office on Summer Street in Stamford. Savings Bank of Danbury is committed to serving their community.
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