This is why we can’t have nice things.
According to Universal Hub, one Dorchester resident filled out a 311 report regarding some graffiti on the Ray Bolger Scarecrow mural on Dot. Ave.
Bolger was a Dorchester native best known for his role as the Scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz. Bolger was from Codman Square and graduated from Dorchester High School in 1920 before taking on the legendary and iconic role.
Starting off his career in vaudeville, Bolger was famous for his dancing and was casted in the Wizard of Oz over 80 years ago and the rest is Hollywood history.
The mural of The Scarecrow is located on the wall at the corner of Dot Ave and St. Mark’s Road. The mural was painted a several years ago by the Mayor’s Mural Crew – a group of young local artists who work with professional painters to design and paint really cool public art around the city.
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
Wow, it’s so disrespectful to ruin the possessions of others. Never knew the actor of the scarecrow was from Boston. I hope the mural indicates that, perhaps people would think twice before committing such an act, The connection alone nay deter their thoughts,etc.