Seattle, Washington: Wall of Death
Installed in 1993 and still little-known, the boldly lettered "Wall of Death" was created by Canadian artist Mowry Baden as a tribute to motorcycle daredevils. The Seattle Arts Commission wanted modifications, Mowry said no, so the artwork was stuck under a bridge.
- Address:
- Eastlake Ave. NE, Seattle, WA
- Directions:
- In the University District, on the Burke-Gilman Trail, directly underneath the Eastlake Ave. NE overpass. Just south of NE 40th St. and just east of I-5.
- Admission:
- Free
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No local signage... just something to contemplate as you go jogging by on the trail.
[Stephen Smith, 04/13/2018]Nearby Offbeat Places
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