WAYNE, Neb. - A mural In Wayne celebrating the towns Bicentennial Is getting a new look.

Carlos Frye originally painted the mural of Wayne in 1984. Attached to the building of Wayne Eye Care on main street

Four decades later, weather has faded the artwork and damaged the building. But City Mayor Jill Brodensen says they are reviving Fryes work in a unique way.

“We realized that if we put an investment into the painting it’s likely going to fail in a couple of years,” said Brodensen. “Came across the artists Karl Reeder, he has ties to Norfolk, and his suggestion was to paint these panels kinda like a bill-board.”

Painting on panels allows Reeder to easily assemble and disassemble the art if needed..

Reeder’s also known for his mural in downtown Norfolk that commemorates Johnny Carson.

this project is special for Reeder. He knew Frye and wants to preserve his legacy.

“ We’re excited to get it up and done and kind let this thing live on for another 40 years,” said Reeder.

Brodensen who remembers how it looked when it was freshly painted as a child, is excited to see it now.

“ I’ve warned people when you see the new mural just be ready because its Vibrant again,” said Brodensen.