One of the most unique art installations in the city is called "Nineteen", located behind IFD Firehouse #19, just southwest of downtown. Created by Clyde Pennington (with science information by Mark Kesling and fabricated by Intuitive Iron), this park/art installation behind the firehouse fills a circular plaza with multiple pieces. Fire hoses are bent and extend parallel to the ground to make benches. Another bench is created from road signs. A cityscape (practically in 2D because it is so flat) rises in the middle of the park with a great deal of useful fire safety information attached. (Not so much art, but there is also four small pergolas for shade in the area too!)
Pennington is a firefighter and took up creating sculpture and furniture in his spare time. This collection was created in 2013.
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