It began a few years ago when a group of concerned citizens cleared away a trash heap along the Erie Canal to create a park. Volunteers created a large mural on the face of an old trolley bridge at the site and named it "Winston's Dream" after Winston Dobbins, who began the project. The mural depicts the old Erie Canal.
Mark De Cracker and Noel Dobbins created Mural Mania, and more murals followed. There are currently eight scenes around town which can be seen with a brief walk.
The Mural Mania project has expanded, and historical scenes of life on the Erie Canal are seen on 25 buildings from Syracuse to Palmyra. In addition to attracting visitors to the area and preserving history, the murals have encouraged residents to become involved in the revitalization of the community."
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