Bookshelf of Northfield Authors

There’s a new public art work display in Northfield, at the former site of the Archer House, called a “Bookshelf of Northfield Authors.”

I’m not sure when this art display was installed. I read a short blurb about it, dated December 10, after I noticed it driving down Division Street.

Fun magical characters, created by the artist, are featured throughout.
Steve Grove’s book is on this panel published in 2024, along with Giants of the Earth O.E. Rölvaag published in 1927.

I’m not sure how long the display will stay up, but it is a clever display and fun to see.

Pat Foley, our sons high school cross country coach, published a book on The History of Northfield High School Cross Country.
Sharon Henry’s Gone Fishing
Mary Bleckwhel’s Fetching Dreams

The artwork is on banners hanging along the fence at the former Archer House site. It’s 170′ long, with 17 smaller murals.

Fun characters throughout…

The mural depicts over 100 titles including fiction, non-fiction, poetry and children’s books all by Northfield authors.

Reading out loud, in a tent or under a tree?

It also features “the artist’s magical characters” throughout the display. The Latino artist’s name is Rocky Casillas Aquirre.

A History of the Northfield Public Library
Kelly Johnson’s Once Upon a Tom

It is a nice to stroll along the sideway to pursue the pictures and find names of writers one knows, and their book titles.

Ben Percy’s Red Moon
Historian Jeff Sauve has written several books.

It’s a clever and delightful way to celebrate these hometown authors.

(There are additional panels to see. I did not include all the photos.)

6 thoughts on “Bookshelf of Northfield Authors”

  1. I read about this and am excited to see it in person and photograph this public art. What a creative way to hide an open space while simultaneously showcasing local authors. I love this!

    1. You’ll like it!

      It seems the construction of a new building where the Archer House stood will be awhile, so it is nice to have this artwork cover up the space.

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