Milton commission approves moving of historic mural
The Milton Historical Preservation Commission unanimously approved moving a historic mural from a house at 320 Union St. to the house next door at 322 Union St.
Appearing before the commission April 14, Francis and Anita Cafone, owners of 322 Union St., made the request to install the mural depicting a clipper ship over their front porch, as well as restore a wooden fence along their driveway. The mural had been removed from the next-door house during ongoing renovations at that house that removed its portico.
Francis Cafone said the mural would be transferred to the portico at his house with no alterations, as both porticos have the same dimensions. Cafone did not know how old the mural is, but it is believed that both houses were built by the Russell family, one of whom was William Russell, a ship captain who was lost at sea in 1872.
Cafone’s home dates back to the late 1800s. The two-story structure is still original, but it has undergone numerous renovations since 1980. The house is considered a contributing property in Milton’s historic district and is listed with the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Ryan Mavity covers Milton and the court system. He is married to Rachel Swick Mavity and has two kids, Alex and Jane. Ryan started with the Cape Gazette all the way back in February 2007, previously covering the City of Rehoboth Beach. A native of Easton, Md. and graduate of Towson University, Ryan enjoys watching the Baltimore Ravens, Washington Capitals and Baltimore Orioles in his spare time.
