Tracks of Time Mural

Overview

Stretching 560 feet across an entire city block, Tracks of Time is the largest and longest mural in Council Bluffs. The artwork spans 21 train cars, each serving as a mini mural that contributes to a larger story tracing the history of steel—from its cosmic origins to its role in shaping industry, railroads, and everyday life.

Located along the FIRST AVE Trail, the mural combines art, history, and imagination to create a one-of-a-kind outdoor gallery celebrating the materials, transportation networks, and communities that helped build Council Bluffs and the American Midwest.

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 FIRST AVE 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 vibrancy to our community! Discover the creativity!

Category: Attractions