The Fabric of Council Bluffs Mural

Overview

Artist Ilaamen Pelshaw painted “The Fabric of Council Bluffs” on the FIRST AVE Trail-facing wall at 3415 West Broadway. Pelshaw’s mural intricately weaves bold colors and geometric patterns to represent the city's rich history. Highlighting significant elements such as the "WRL" radio tower and an authentic WRL Galaxy 300 Radio from 1964, the mural tributes the World Radio Laboratories that once operated in the same building. “While any part of the mural can be used for a distinct and colorful photo backdrop, if you stand next to the quote bubble, it can appear you're saying “Council Bluffs,” said Pelshaw. Notable symbols include the Golden Spike, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, Looking Up, the Loess Hills, the Missouri River, and a historic Omaha and Council Bluffs Street Railway car.

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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