Welcome to America Mural

Artist: Maddie Deiters

Location: Tower Square Plaza - 1207 Tower Square Plaza, Monroe, IL

Materials: Existing wall and paint

Installation date: 2021

Welcome to America was designed by then 13 year-old Maddie Deiters from Marion Illinois. The building-sized mural pays tribute to the Italian immigrants that left their homeland in search of a better life and ended up working in the southern Illinois coal mines. Painted by Maddie Deiters and her parents, Hank and Deanna in 2021.

Colorful mural on building wall depicting Mount Fuji, waves, and crowd scene, including large portraits of a man and a woman, with landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and text reading "City Square PIZZA".