Esther Short Park - Vancouver, Washington
Community Roots

      
The salmon fountains
      (above) at the base of the clock tower are especially popular
      with park visitors. Here, contemporary sculptures of migrating
      salmon echo the traditional stories told by the Glockenspiel,
      itself. The sculptures are beautiful and interactive, but, more
      importantly, echo the rich history of the region to new generations.


      
The landscape
      at the base of the Glockenspiel (below) includes rows of native
      columnar basalt, with some pieces polished to serve double-duty
      as benches. New housing rises in the background, to the east
      of the town square.

      


      
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