PHOTO BY JEFF SUGALSKI

Monday, August 3, 2026; Menlo Park Academy, 2149 W. 53^rd Street: Mural on the water tower at Menlo Park Academy by artist and Menlo Park Academy parent Ariel Vergez. The building that now houses Menlo Park Academy was the former home of garment manufacturing company Joseph and Feiss.

PHOTO BY JEFF SUGALSKI

Monday, August 3, 2026; Menlo Park Academy, 2149 W. 53^rd Street: Mural on the water tower at Menlo Park Academy by artist and Menlo Park Academy parent Ariel Vergez. The design celebrates the Read More Books graffiti that was prominently featured on the building when it was vacant and abandoned.