Murals: KAMA Pumpbox

About:

SOUTH SIDE

The story of Kalama’s strawberry heritage is told through this image. This heritage originated in the first half of the 20th century in the tiny community of Cloverdale on the southern outskirts of Kalama. Home to Finnish families who grew and harvested strawberries, the community gathered to celebrate the strawberry harvest each year. Over time, the celebration grew into a strawberry festival, complete with a strawberry queen and her court! The festival’s centerpiece was a giant strawberry shortcake.

The mural depicts strawberry fields, strawberry pickers, a giant strawberry shortcake, and even a strawberry shortcake recipe!

ALL AROUND

Surrounding the mural, you can see local green landscapes and trees, a sunset, and river vistas much like those seen in Kalama, along with borders of strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. There are hidden figures on all sides (can you find them?), including Edward and Bella from the Twilight saga, Bigfoot, Little Red Riding Hood, the Kalama Chinooks logo, an airship, a honeybee, and a mythological Wendigo.

NORTH SIDE

The North side features a giant dragonfly and is a great place to take a selfie picture!

EAST SIDE

The East side features futuristic animal blacksmiths, tinkers, and silversmiths, like the raccoons on the starship flyer in Guardians of the Galaxy!

JERSEY BARRIERS

The jersey barriers surrounding the pump station have been decorated in a stylized fashion meant to honor Kalama’s Hawaiian heritage. They feature hibiscus flowers, the state flower of Hawaii, and some honeybees.

Date:

2022

Artist:

Kalama Artists and Makers Association & Community Volunteers

Sponsors:

Kalama Artists and Makers Association