City of Littleton Public Art

City of Littleton Public Art

Littleton, Colorado

Art in public places in Littleton's city limits, acquired by the Littleton Arts & Culture Board, Littleton Museum, South Suburban. or other organizations.

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Flood Story by ECOS Communications, Inc. Image: "Flood Story" sculpture, by ECOS Communications, Inc., shown at dedication, on February 23, 2011
"Flood Story" sculpture, by ECOS Communications, Inc., shown at dedication, on February 23, 2011
Flood Story by ECOS Communications, Inc. Image: "Flood Sculpture" image of "Flood Story" taken by Jerry Donovan for the City of Littleton annual calendar and report, 2012. Image was used on front cover of the calendar.
Flood Story by ECOS Communications, Inc. Image: "Flood Story" sculpture, by ECOS Communications, Inc., shown at dedication, on February 23, 2011
Flood Story by ECOS Communications, Inc. Image: "Flood Story" sculpture, by ECOS Communications, Inc., shown at dedication, on February 23, 2011. Left to right: Ellen Belef, Arapahoe County Open Space & Trails Advisory Board; SSPR Board Member Sue Rosser; Marc Scott, Arapahoe County Open Space & Trails Advisory Board; SSPR Board Members Pam Eller and John Ostermiller, Mayor Doug Clark, SSPR Board Member Kay Geitner, Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Brinkman, Arapahoe County Commissioner Susan Beckman, and Council Member Peggy Cole.

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In this episode of "The Littleton! Show", host Mayor Dennis Reynolds looks back on the 1965 Flood that tore through Littleton. Interviews former Civil Defense Director Stan Bush, former Littleton Dispatcher Pat Sullivan, former teacher Maury Lane, Broadcaster Pete Smythe, former Mayor Vaughn Gardenier, and form City Manager Larry Borger. Originally aired on June 6, 1995, by the City of Littleton.

Artist: ECOS Communications, Inc. x

 

Flood Story is located east of the Mineral Avenue pedestrian bridge near the Carson Nature Center in South Platte Park. The 14-foot tall sculpture represents the peak depth of the 1965 floodwaters.

"South metro area nature lovers were in South Platte Park February 23, 2011 to celebrate the nearly $1 million in improvements funded by a Great Outdoors Colorado Legacy grant. Contributors included the City of Littleton, South Suburban Parks and Recreation and Arapahoe County Open Space.

A new entrance gate represents the river with live plants and cobbles launching into the sky. There is a refurbished landscape at the Carson Nature Center with new plants and pathways, and a water feature. The building received significant energy improvements including insulation and a 92 percent energy efficiency furnace. A new restroom at Blackrock Lake has been installed and the building also provides shelter from the weather.

At the ceremony, left to right were: Ellen Belef, Arapahoe County Open Space & Trails Advisory Board; SSPR Board Member Sue Rosser; Marc Scott, Arapahoe County Open Space & Trails Advisory Board; SSPR Board Members Pam Eller and John Ostermiller, Mayor Doug Clark, SSPR Board Member Kay Geitner, Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Brinkman, Arapahoe County Commissioner Susan Beckman, and Council Member Peggy Cole." --from City of Littleton Asset Bank text, 2022.

Owner: South Suburban Parks and Recreation District (SSPRD)
Maintenance authority: SSPRD Public Art Committee

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