A blank wall near Main Street and Okmulgee Avenue will soon become the largest public mural in downtown Muskogees history.According to Main Street Muskogee Executive Director Courtney Graham, Coca-Cola selected Muskogee as the o nly Oklahoma community to receive a commemorative mural as part of Americas 250th birthday celebration.WATCH: New mural coming to downtown Muskogee, part of Americas 250th celebration: New mural coming to downtown Muskogee, part of Americas 250th celebrationThe mural will cover the back of Ruth Kelly Studio. While organizers have not released the final design, Graham said it will feature several Muskogee landmarks, including the Roxy Theater sign, the USS Batfish, and the Welcome to Muskogee sign. She said the project aims to encourage visitors to stop, take photos, and spend more time exploring downtown.Were just excited to build on this. Its going to beautify our downtown area, Graham said.The mural is the latest in a series of downtown improvement projects. Muskogee has added new sidewalks and plans for the Broadway streetscape project, all with the goal of creating a more walkable and welcoming downtown.Just around the corner from the future mural, Watsons Chophouse manager Stephanie Wooliver said she has watched downtown continue to evolve and believes the project will benefit local businesses.We have the mural coming, tons of new businesses coming in, so its always a great thing to have more businesses. More tourism, more revenue it can only benefit the community, Wooliver said. Graham said Oklahoma artist Malcolm Byers is expected to complete the mural by the end of July.For Wooliver, the mural represents another opportunity to showcase Muskogee and attract new visitors.Opportunities and bringing excitement to the town, and its something that we really need right now, Wooliver said.Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere -- 2 News Oklahoma on your schedule | Download on your TV, watch for free. How to watch on your streaming device Download our free app for Apple, Android and Kindle devices. Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Watch LIVE 24/7 on YouTube ...read more read less