Puddle Jumpers - Kirkland, WA
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N 47° 40.544 W 122° 12.530
10T E 559386 N 5280563
Purchased for city by Kirkland citizens and businesses in 2001. This sculpture is one of the most popular sculptures in Kirkland.
Waymark Code: WMF697
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 08/29/2012
Views: 4
It was installed in 1990 when Bill Ballantine loaned the sculpture to the city. In 2001 the piece was to be sold to a gallery in the South West. A grass roots effort was started that raised money from several citizens to purchase the piece. The total cost of the sculpture was $250,000. Money donated from citizens paid for half with the city paying for the other half. This piece frames the amphitheater where several concerts are held during the summer. At any time you will see children of all ages climbing and playing around the sculpture.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Puddle Jumpers
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Glenna Goodacre
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: Created 1989, Dedicated 2001
Materials used: Cast Bronze
Location: Marina Park
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