Dream Builder Mural

Overview

Artist Weston Thomson painted “Dream Builder” on the FIRST AVE Trail-facing wall at 29 S. 21st Street. Thomson's mural narrates the extraordinary life of John Roth, this building's owner and local home builder. The mural pays homage to the trade industry by synthesizing architectural drawings, symbolic trade tools, and purposeful colors. Incorporating "lefty" and "500" represents Roth's ambidextrous legacy and the houses he built. "This mural stands as a testament to history and contemporary expression, honoring the past and embodying the vibrant spirit of the present Council Bluffs community," said Thomson.

The City of Council Bluffs has implemented a mural program along the newly constructed FIRST AVE trail. This project, administered by the City of Council Bluffs with generous financial support from the Iowa West Foundation, has transformed the FIRST AVE corridor into a place of artistic expression. Local artists have lent their creative talents to convert the passageway into a vibrant canvas, adding a new dimension to the landscape. For more on the project, visit FirstAveCB.com.

Council Bluffs is home to several murals that tell the history of our area and bring vibrance to our community! Discover the creativity!

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