The Storyteller - Eugene, Oregon
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member DougK
N 44° 02.989 W 123° 05.555
10T E 492583 N 4877410
The Storyteller, also known as the Ken Kesey Memorial, is an outdoor bronze sculpture by Pete Helzer, installed at Broadway Plaza in Eugene, Oregon,
Waymark Code: WMTC2C
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 10/30/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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The Storyteller is a statue depicting author Ken Kesey, sitting on a granite bench, reading to his three grandchildren.

The late author and Merry Prankster Ken Kesey brought his hippie friends, including the Grateful Dead, back to his hometown of Eugene. Two years after his death, this sculpture was unveiled.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Storyteller

Figure Type: Human

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Peter Helzer

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 11/14/2003

Materials used: Bronze

Location: SW Corner of the intersection of West Broadway and Willamette Street

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