Mural Info
Artist: Anton Refregier
Location: Mission and Spear, South of Market
Current state: Available
Photo by: SF Mural Arts
Taken on: 4-Feb-2012
Views: 4998
Panel #10. The Bear Flag Revolt established the Republic of California for one month just before the United States won the territory in the Mexican War. The original Bear Flag, designed by William C.Todd, flew over Sonoma for a brief time. The piece of white cloth seen lying on the ground was originally the Mexican flag. Because some people thought this was disrespectful, Refregier painted it out. Its colors are still visible beneath the white overpaint. (text from a plaque on the wall)
