Glass City
River Wall
Standing proudly along the east bank of the Maumee River, the Glass City River Wall is more than a breathtaking mural — it’s a tribute to history, community, and resilience.
Spanning 28 silos across 170,000 square feet, The Glass City River Wall is the largest mural in North America, transforming Toledo’s skyline into a celebration of the region’s first agriculturalists: the Native American women and children who once cultivated vast cornfields along the Maumee River.
Created by artist Gabe Gault, the portraits reflect his deep appreciation for the strong women who shaped his life and honor the enduring presence of Native peoples in this region. The models featured are citizens of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, the Shawnee Tribe, and the Dakota Tribe — representing living communities whose heritage remains deeply rooted in this land.
The mural’s blend of traditional jewelry and contemporary clothing symbolizes the connection between past and present, reminding visitors that Native American history is not a story frozen in time but a living, evolving legacy.
The Glass City River Wall stands as a beacon of hope, unity, and pride — a reflection of Toledo’s ongoing commitment to art, diversity, and storytelling through community collaboration.
Toledo has long been a city that champions creativity and public art. From Edward Drummond Libbey’s vision to create an art museum accessible to all, to establishing the state’s longest-standing arts commission and being among the first in the nation to adopt a 1% for the Arts program, Toledo’s dedication to the arts runs deep — a tradition this project proudly continues.
For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples lived along the rivers of what is now northwestern Ohio, cultivating the land as the region’s first farmers. This historic site honors that legacy, marked with a plaque recognizing its cultural significance — a story rich in history yet rarely told.
Celebrating diversity and community is at the heart of Toledo’s identity. The Glass City River Wall embodies that spirit, transforming the landscape with a message of hope, inclusion, and pride.
Located on the east bank of the Maumee River, ADM’s grain silo facility offers a striking canvas visible from downtown Toledo, the river, and Interstate 75. ADM is a Chicago-based corporation recognized as a global leader in both human and animal nutrition.
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