Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza: New bricks in; fencing out

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Just four days after it went up, much of the fence came down at Alki’s Statue of Liberty Plaza. David Hutchinson shares that photo and this explanation:

The Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza reopened to the public early this afternoon. Thanks to the great work of the Seattle Parks & Recreation construction crew, all 850 newly engraved pavers have been installed. Next week the 7 Tribute Plaques will be placed in the concrete ribbon along the promenade side of the Plaza, with the Time Capsule scheduled for burial at a later date. It will be placed in the landing at the top of the steps to the south of the Statue. A 12×12 inch bronze plaque will be installed at that time.

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Jo June 20, 2009 (8:26 am)

The Parks Dept. (Project Manager Patrick Donohue and his amazing crew) hasn’t received nearly enough credit for their work on this project.
The end-product that you see at the Statue of Liberty Plaza is largely due to Parks’ dedicated efforts (from design, thru construction to finish). They aren’t inclined or allowed to blow their own horns, so I’ll do it for them.
Thank you, thank you Patrick and crew.
David & Eileen Hutchinson also should get a community-led standing ovation for their tireless work. You guys are a great asset to our neighborhood. And they are both truly nice people.
Thanks.
Jo Ofsthus

David Hutchinson June 20, 2009 (12:22 pm)

Thank you Jo for the kind comments.
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This project was truly a community effort. From the earliest days with the Liberty Deli, through the initial brick sales and Plaza design led by Northwest Programs for the Arts, to the very successful raising of the necessary funds by the Seattle Statue of Liberty Plaza Project, many individuals played an important role. The vigorous community discussions and the required bureaucratic processes all helped shape the Plaza into a great addition to our community.
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The responsibility of taking those design concepts and creating a reality from them was given to the Seattle Parks & Recreation construction crew. We all agree that they did a great job. Libby and Paul Carr, Co-Chairs of the SSLPP and the Committee share your feelings and have recognized Parks contribution with a number of complimentary 8×8 engraved bricks. As you walk through the Plaza, you will see the names of Patrick Donohue – Project Manager, Rod Hammerbeck – who led the construction crew, and a brick for Dewey Potter – Parks Public Information Manager, who had to read and approve all inscriptions. There is also a complimentary 8×8 brick which reads “SPECIAL THANKS TO THE SEATTLE PARKS & RECREATION CONSTRUCTION CREW”.
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To be sure that Park’s role is preserved, the SSLPP has provided the Log House Museum with a list of Parks employees who played a role in the construction of the Plaza. This list will be included in the Time Capsule to be opened in 2059. Also included will be almost 400 photos of the crew at work constructing the Plaza.
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Finally, Eilene and I would like to personally thank Paul & Libby Carr for allowing us to play a small role in the project. Without their persistent efforts, the Plaza as it is today would not exist.
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David & Eilene Hutchinson

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