Event Details
Salmon Run Bell Tower Rededication
Friday, June 5, 2026
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Propstra Square at Esther Short Park
605 Esther St. Vancouver, WA
Join us for the rededication of Vancouver’s iconic Salmon Run Bell Tower in Propstra Square at Esther Short Park. This free community event celebrates the completion of a major restoration project that will preserve this beloved landmark for future generations.
Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle and Vice Chairman of the Chinook Indian Nation, Sam Robinson, will open the event by sharing how the bell tower’s artwork and storytelling elements were created to honor the first peoples of the region and celebrate Vancouver’s deep connection to the Columbia River. At noon, the bell tower will come to life again.
Inside the tower, a rotating sculptural diorama uses motion, storytelling, and audio narration to share the Chinook legend of the salmon. The narration, recorded by William Joseph Elk III, adds to the immersive experience. The tower also features a 35-bell glockenspiel with bronze bells cast in the Netherlands, as well as brass salmon sculptures created by Jim Demetro and Kevin Maddix.
After years of inactivity, this restored Vancouver landmark will once again be enjoyed by the community for years to come.