The tradition of painting wall advertisements began long ago.
Evidence of original signs can often be seen as “ghost signs” throughout
cities of all sizes. The men who painted these signs became known as
Walldogs. In the summer of 1993, in Allerton, Iowa, Nancy Bennett hosted
the first official Walldog meet. Dozens of skilled sign and mural
artists or “Letterheads” gathered in Allerton, Iowa to paint several
large historic wall advertisements. The nickname Walldogs was adopted,
and the Walldog movement was born. Today’s mural artists have adopted
many other traditions, from the colors they use to the design styles
they practice. The murals capture a sense of nostalgia and historic
significance. The Walldog Movement quickly gaining popularity and is a
great way for a town of any size to boost its tourism. Every one of the
walls springs to life with images of local places, people and products
unique to each town. 
Since 1993, The Walldogs have been beautifying cities around the world. Communities that have welcomed The Walldogs benefit from the lasting impression of the murals, but also the enthusiastic personalities of these fascinating artists. The Walldogs artists encourage the residents to paint along side. The artists will be there to give you instruction based on your personal experience level. Becoming a Walldog is easy, just show up to an event with a brush in hand and jump in.
From June 22-26th, the Walldogs rocked Plymouth! Twenty one murals were completed by 150 skilled artisans in 4 days! The murals depict Plymouth historical subjects hand-painted on exterior walls in various sizes. Van Horn sponsored the “Waldham’s Mobilgas Station” mural on 320 East Mill Street.
For more information on this awesome project visit www.plymouthwalldogs.com