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Hargash museum mural now available as a 500-piece puzzle

  One of the cornerstones of the recent renovation and upgrade to the Frankenmuth Historical Museum was a large wall mural created and painted by Frankenmuth artist Stephen Hargash.

  The mural is located toward the end of a guest’s experience in touring the museum and taking in nearly 180 years of Frankenmuth history.

  Now guests, and locals, can build their own mural, encapsulated in a 500-piece puzzle.

  Hargash, a Frankenmuth native and accomplished artist, finished up the mural last winter in the museum gallery. It features several iconic, historical scenes from Frankenmuth’s past and it spans into the present years.

  “Over the winter, we have had guests comment on the mural; they are enamored by it. Many comment that it is their favorite part of the museum,” FHA Executive Director Heidi Chapman said. "Being a puzzle lover, we considered this as an excellent way for guests to take the mural, and some Frankenmuth history, home themselves.

  Chapman noted that Hargash “was all about it,” and she had him write up a brief biography on the side panel of the puzzle box that features "About the Artist.”

 As described by Hargash, “the mural presented unique challenges for the artist. Weaving historical photos together into a composition that felt natural and immersive, while preserving the authenticity of the historical references proved challenging. The research and planning phase took several weeks. Once the final design was set, the four-month painting process began. ....

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