St. George slays the dragon over the entrance to a colorful shopping mall bearing his name in downtown Falmouth. The detail in this picture tells a number of stories. St. George is the Patron Saint of England, and he is embraced with lavish live floral displays both fore and aft. The details speak of the history of this building as well. In the pediment at top, we can learn that this building was built in 1912. Wording on the pediment indicates that the building was originally known as St. George’s Hall – so we learn that that place has not always been a shopping mall. A fascinating embellishment is just over the arch – featuring the head of a cupid and the initials, no doubt, of the individual who built the place. Details are the building blocks of meaning, and I have included here just enough to tell the story, but not enough to confuse the eye.