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Wells Fargo Donates Historical Mural to Mars Hill University

Mars Hill, NC (06/20/2018) — As Wells Fargo closes its Mars Hill branch, it's leaving behind a piece of history. The bank donated to Mars Hill University a mural that documents historical images of the university and town. It has been displayed in the Mars Hill branch as part of the Wells Fargo Community Mural Program, which installs murals representative of the local communities where Wells Fargo operates. "Because of the history and because of the partnership with the university we are really excited and proud to donate this mural," said Neal DiQuattro, community banking district manager for Wells Fargo. "We hope the mural in its new home will continue to help people gain an appreciation for local history."

The mural features historical views of the community, including the Old East Gate entrance to the university (then known as Mars Hill College) campus, 1930s Main Street, local businesses, and early residents. A historical map and Wells Fargo documents complete the design. Wells Fargo partnered with the university's Southern Appalachian Archives in 2011 to create the mural, which also includes images provided by the Library of Congress and Wells Fargo Corporate Archives.

DiQuattro said the bank's mural team also is working with the university's archives staff to create a mural for Wells Fargo's Weaverville branch.

The university will display the donated mural in Day Hall, where it can continue to be enjoyed by the Mars Hill community.

About Mars Hill University:

Mars Hill University is a premier private, liberal arts institution offering over 30 baccalaureate degrees, as well as master's degrees in criminal justice, elementary education, and management. Founded in 1856 by Baptist families of the region, the campus is located just 20 minutes north of Asheville in the mountains of western North Carolina. The university's Asheville Center for Adult and Graduate Studies is located on Airport Road in Arden.

www.mhu.edu

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Neal DiQuattro, Wells Fargo community banking district manager, explains the significance of the mural the bank donated to Mars Hill University.

Wells Fargo and Mars Hill University employees pose with the mural the bank donated to the university.

The donated mural now hangs in the Lunsford Atrium on the first floor of Day Hall on the Mars Hill University campus.

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