Artist Completed New Mural in Cheyenne
Marc Meadowcroft unveiled a new mural at 300 E. 15th St. featuring ranching and telephone history.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Rodeo
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Artist Marc Meadowcroft has completed a mural on the Union Wireless building in Cheyenne. The artwork features a rancher, a bison, and a barbed wire fence to honor the company's 112 years of history.
Why it matters
The mural highlights the historical challenges of winter resource access and the evolution of communication infrastructure in Wyoming. Meadowcroft used the imagery of barbed wire fences to represent the early telephone lines used in the region.
The mural occupies the Union Wireless building located at 300 E. 15th St. The design serves as a visual representation of 112 years of company history.
The players
Marc Meadowcroft
Marc Meadowcroft is a professional artist who specializes in creating murals and collaborative public art projects.
Union Wireless
Union Wireless is a telecommunications company that has operated in Wyoming for over a century.
The details
To prepare for the project, Meadowcroft visited the Union Wireless headquarters in Mountain View for historical research. The final winter scene includes a collaboration with students from Triumph, Central, and East high schools.
Timeline
The mural was completed in 2026.
Meadowcroft has additional collaborations planned through 2027.
Season Trajectory
The installation adds to the cultural landscape of Cheyenne by linking corporate history with regional art. This piece marks a shift in how local infrastructure is recognized through public displays.
Residents and visitors can now view the completed winter scene at 300 E. 15th St. The project serves as a permanent local installation accessible to the public.
The takeaway
This mural serves as a historical bridge connecting the early days of telephone infrastructure to modern telecommunications. It provides a community-focused look at how local students can contribute to public art that honors regional heritage.
Further reading
Learn more about local cultural installations and events at the Rodeo section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wyoming Tribune Eagle.
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