"It’s Another Beautiful Day in Downtown Phoenix" - Hans Hugh

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The Fry Building in Downtown Phoenix is one of the city’s oldest surviving buildings. It’s became home to a vibrant mural titled “It’s Another Beautiful Day in Downtown Phoenix,” in January 2022 — and like the building, it was designed to stand the test of time. The title of the mural is sentimental to many in the Downtown community: “It’s Another Beautiful Day in Downtown Phoenix” is a quote attributed to the late Hans Hughes,  a Downtown Phoenix Ambassador who was tragically killed in a bicycle accident in 2021. Located on the northwest corner of Second and Washington streets, the two-story Fry Building was built in 1885 and has served the Phoenix community as a drug store, meat market and the Plaza Boardinghouse on the upper level. The building has operated as Majerle’s Sports Grill, owned by Phoenix Suns legend Dan Majerle, for more than 25 years. The mural is bright, colorful and intricate, featuring a yellow sun at the center surrounded by a warm-toned mountain range, and a mosaic sunset sky. With a closer look you can see the Downtown Phoenix skyline, agave, corn husks and a large river that flows across the entire piece. There is also a sunflower within the mural as a special nod to Hughes, who was known for his love of nature, and support of downtown’s community gardens.

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24 N 2nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004

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