The month of June has traditionally been known for Weddings and warm summer weather. In fact, June 3 has been officially designated as “Love Conquers All” Day.
So maybe you and your significant other might find a nice pleasant day, head downtown and take a look at how Century Walk deals with a local “Love Story” across Main Street from Sullivan‘s.
It is there that you will see “A Lifetime Together,” a bronze sculpture depicting the love story of Jane Latshaw and William “Billy” Scherer setting on a park bench, holding hands and smiling at one another.
On display beside them are two special memories – a copy of a letter that Jane wrote to an ailing Billy while in elementary school and a note that Billy signed with a college friend betting $.50 that he would someday marry his childhood sweetheart which he did in a marriage in 1941 that lasted over 60 years.
And while you’re there, you might sit down beside them and use it as a perfect opportunity for a selfie telling your own special love story.
About Century Walk
The Century Walk Corporation, founded in 1996, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing public art to Naperville, to add beauty to the town, build community and bridge generations by paying tribute to over 200 years of Naperville history through a diverse collection of murals, mosaics, sculptures and more.
Learn more about 50-plus pieces of Naperville public art at www.centurywalk.org.
