Probably drove past that bridge a million times and I just noticed that it was painted cardinal and gold. Is this a new paint job or has it been like that for a while?
Dayton Bridge on Highway 30
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It wasn’t originally, but has been for a few years now.
Feels like longer than that (TWSS).
Maybe when the space needles went in?
Seems about right.
The cardinal and gold is a really nice touch, but this is my personal favorite:
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I know someone on the City of Ames public art commission, and they were originally responsible for those. I always thought they were kind of neat, but she absolutely hates them.
I think it's just an odd area to have them. Basically in front of a quarry. I get the art point of view for people that don't go further West though.
I think they would have been "cooler" along 30 in between Vet Med and Ag Leader.
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That's fair. I always saw them as sort of a gateway to the city, rather than just a gateway to the university, but I get where you're coming from
That area (the quarry area) needs something though, so I get it. It's not a real visually appealing area after you exit off of I35.
Done at the same time that they designed the flyover columns to look like computer punch cards....
As you make your way further around Ames you'll find that Kmart closed also.
What’s up with People’s? Still going strong?
The campus, not the boulevard.
Yup. You should attend VEISHEA some time soon.
Weren't there people complaining about how the rocket ships/needles were KU colors? Maybe they painted the bridge to bring some ISU school colors to the area.