Public Art

Sea Lion Fountain

The Sea Lion Fountain, designed by Robert Garrison, was installed in 1922. The 60-foot by 30-foot basin features two bronze sea lions, being ridden by cherubs, facing each other from opposite sides of the pool.

Public Art

Elk Group and Buffalo

This mural painting features a herd of elk and a buffalo.

Public Art

The Ancient Mariner

This plaque by Robert Garrison is of a clipper ship.

Public Art

The Prospector

This painting by Allen True shows a man panning for gold. 

Public Art

Broncho Buster

This bronze by Alexander Phimister Proctor shows a cowboy on a bucking bronco.

Public Art

Wynken, Blynken and Nod

The statue is a depiction of the Eugene Field Children’s poem “Dutch Lullaby” and shows Wynken, Blynken and Nod rowing a wooden shoe through water. Wynken, the larger boy, is towards the front of the shoe in pajamas and is seated with a paddle in his hand. Blynken is a little girl standing behind Wynken …

Public Art

The Trapper

This painting by Allen True features a man on a horse.

Public Art

Dennis Sullivan Gateway: Tribute to Agriculture and Mining

These sculptural and figurative monuments by Leo Lentelli are a tribute to agriculture and mining.

Public Art

King Arthur Recovering the Magic Sword Excalibur

This painting by Dudley Carpenter features King Arthur Recovering the Magic Sword Excalibur.

Public Art

There is No Frigate Like a Book

This painting by Marie Woodson reads “There is no frigate like a Book to take us lands away.”

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