Train Mural Unveiled in Middletown Pays Tribute to City History

A artwork evokes the importance of rail lines to the city’s development, especially in shipping milk, coal, and passengers.

The train mural at Maple Hill Park in Middletown, N.Y., on Sept 16, 2025. Oliver Mantyk/EpochTimes

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y.–Mayor Joseph DeStefano unveiled a mural evoking Middletown’s long history as a train-centric industrial hub on Sept. 12 at Maple Hill Park.

The mural was created by local artist Alex Mills and adorns the wall of an unused pool building. The spot was chosen because the old pool next to it will be renovated into a train-themed splash pad.