1980's
Bernard Riley retired from Handy and Harmen in 1980 then spent much of the rest of his life creating a mural depicting the history of his native Bridgeport and working on a commission from St. Vincents's Hospital. He we unable to complete this last work before his death in 1984
Crows in the Cornfield 1980
The Garden # 2 1980
Details of a Roman City 1980
Til Eulespiegel 1980
Four and Twenty Blackbirds 1980
The Willow Grove 1982
St. Vincent 1983
Hill Overlooking Gubio 1983
Uncle Mike and the Dollar Boys 1983
History of the City of Bridgeport 1836-1936
"Well, I was interested more in the character of the city than the people, rather than any heroic kind of mural; one that would show tremendous heavy industry. There was some heavy industry in Bridgeport, but actually the character of the city was more technical. It wasn't Pittsburgh, although there were smelters here and there were iron factories here. The general character of the city was more one of machinists and toolmakers and dye makers and designers. This was the truth, the strength of the city. And I wanted to show the people.
Life of St, Giles 1980
