The Burning of the Rotunda
Behind the Artwork: The Burning of the Rotunda
Tuscaloosa Murals
Sixteen murals, each 14 feet tall and 9 feet wide, were commissioned to represent the history of Tuscaloosa, north Alabama and the nation. The murals include depictions of Alabama pioneers, industrial growth, the Civil War, Bear Bryant, and the devastating April tornadoes that struck the state.