Salmon Run Bell Tower, Bell tower in Esther Short Park, Vancouver, US
The Salmon Run Bell Tower is a 69-foot (21 m) bell tower and glockenspiel in Propstra Square, at the southeast corner of Esther Short Park in Vancouver, Washington. Designed by architect Cindy Sterry, it has a clock by the Verdin Bells & Clock Company and a glockenspiel diorama telling a story about the Chinookan peoples. Bronze salmon sculptures by Jim Demetro form the Spiraling Salmon installation around it.
The Salmon Run Bell Tower was dedicated in 2002 in Esther Short Park. Philanthropist George Propstra gave $3 million toward the project, which was also supported by donations from other local businessmen. Architect Cindy Sterry designed the 69-foot tower.
Bronze salmon sculptures surround the tower base and represent the Chinookan peoples' relationship with the Columbia River. These figures make the region's indigenous heritage visible to visitors walking through the park.
The tower stands in Propstra Square at the southeast corner of Esther Short Park, near 6th and Columbia Street in downtown Vancouver. The glockenspiel diorama plays at set times during the day, so time a visit around a performance. The surrounding park paths are level and open to pedestrians.
The glockenspiel diorama inside the tower tells a story about the Chinookan peoples, and the clock mechanism was made by the Verdin Bells & Clock Company. Architect Cindy Sterry designed the 69-foot tower.
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