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Public Art in Vancouver

Wendy Rose

Location: east end of the Columbia River Waterfront Trail

The Wendy Rose sculpture commemorates and celebrates Vancouver's contribution to World War II.

Captain George Vancouver

Location: Corner of 6th and Esther Steets, across from Esther Short Park

Though the real Captain Vancouver never made it to Vancouver, this 9 foot, 1500 pound bronze piece, sculpted by self taught artist Jim Demetro, made a ceremonial trip on the Columbia River in 2000. This piece was made possible through the leadership of Avril Massey and the Captain Vancouver Committee, local developer Elie Kassab and 1300 additional donors.

Salmon Run Bell Tower and Glockenspiel

Location: Esther Short Park

Generous donations from local businessman and philanthropist George Propstra, created this one-of-a-kind amenity which anchors the southeast corner of Vancouver's Esther Short Park. A Glockenspiel diorama emerges from the tower on a regular schedule to depict a story of the Chinook Indians. The Salmon Run Bell Tower is 69 feet tall.

Arches

Location: 5th & Main

These three brick arches were installed in 1984 to create a landmark for downtown Vancouver.

Boat of Discovery

Location: foot of Columbia Street

This metal, concrete, granite and brick piece was created by artist, Jay Rood. Installed in 1992, the creation and dedication coincided with the bicentennial celebration of the exploration and naming of the Columbia River in 1792.

Buckskin Brigade

Location: Clark County Courthouse, 1200 Franklin St.

Bas-relief bronze created by sculptor Bill Bane of Newberg, Oregon, depicting a Native American Indian and two Hudson's Bay Company Traders. The piece, 12 feet wide by 80 inches high, was acquired in 1990 to replicate Clark County's first piece of public art (1941) which was removed in 1978 due to damage.

Glyph Singer

Location: Sculpture Garden, 9th & Broadway

Hough Neighborhood Tile Project

Location: Sound barriers on Mill Plain Extension

Colorful tiles adorn the back of a sound wall on busy Mill Plain Extension.

Illchee Statue and Plaza

Location: Columbia River Waterfront

Eric Jensen created this 7 foot, 700 pound bronze figure of Illchee, powerful Shaman of the Chinook tribe, in the early 1800's. The Illchee statue was acquired, along with the adjacent plaza, in 1994.

Mother Joseph statue

Location: SW WA Medical Center chapel, Mill Plain and Mother Joseph Blvd.

Phrogy, handcarved redwood frog

Location: 11th & Main

Phrogy with a "Ph," came all the way from Carmel, California, to join Vancouver's public art collection in 1981. The hand-carved redwood piece was generously donated by Vancouver Businessman, Paul Christensen.

Pioneer Aviator

Location: Murdock Aviation Center, 5th St.

Pioneer Mother

Location: Esther Short Park

One of Vancouver's oldest works, this bronze, larger than life rendition of a pioneer woman and her two children was acquired in 1928. A $10,000 donation from Vancouver banker E.G. Crawford commissioned nationally renowned artist Avard Fairbanks to create this tribute to local history.

Railroad Mural (both sides of underpass)

Location: Columbia St. at 4th St.

Installed in 2000, this mural was created by students from Lewis and Clark High School with a grant from the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington. Vancouver Sign Company donated installation of the mural.

Vancouver Housing Authority Clock

Location: 2500 Main in Uptown Village

Aluminum and fiberglass clock created by the Verdin Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. The clock was installed in 1998 in partnership with the Vancouver Housing Authority, expressing the VHA's commitment to high quality urban design.

Wheel Series

Location: Sculpture Garden, 9th & Broadway

Winged Woman

Location: Sculpture Garden, 9th & Broadway

Spike Flower by Manuel Izquierdo

Location: Sculpture Garden, 9th & Broadway


 

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