Bridge of the Gods Mural Restoration
Painted on the support column for the bridge by Larry Kangas in 2001, the mural of the legendary bridge of the gods needs restoration. Our extreme weather in Cascade Locks and a handful of lonely people have degraded the artist’s work.
We’re excited muralist David Oliver accepted our offer to restore the mural to its original glory in 2027. Because of the size of the mural and the potential for delays due to weather, the project will stretch over months and comes at a cost of $150,000 to clean, scrape, and carefully repaint the mural exactly matching the original, preserving the art for generations.
It Takes a Village
Millions of people see this mural as they drive through Cascade Locks. It is a point of pride for those of us who live here.
The requirements to restore the mural reach beyond our ability.
We hope you enjoy our small town hospitality and have fun at the many activities we plan for your enjoyment. Please help us recover this magnificent artwork by contributing to the Restoration Fund.
Your contribution to Main Street Cascade Locks (501)c3 will go entirely toward the mural’s repair and is tax deductible.
About David Oliver
Ollie creates murals around the country with installations for large corporations and small local businesses. He earned his BFA from Savannah College of Art and Design. As an artist he’s also illustrated three children’s books, is the art director for online and social media campaigns, and raises a family in the Pacific Northwest.