A Historic DC Landmark
Marilyn Monroe Mural
Painted in 1981 by John Bailey, the Marilyn Monroe mural on the south-facing exterior wall of Salon Roi is one of the most recognizable murals within Washington D.C. A much-needed restoration of the mural was performed in 2020 to restore Marilyn to her full beauty.
Photo Credit: © Frank Van Riper. All Rights Reserved.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MURAL & ITS HISTORY
RESTORING MARILYN MONROE IN WOODLEY PARK
Seth Riker is a teenager who lives in Washington D.C. and volunteers with WPMS. In this article, he discusses the history behind the mural and the restoration effort.
Woodley Park's Marilyn Monroe gets a facelift (Washington Post)
John Kelly shares more of the story behind the original mural and interviews those involved in the restoration effort.