You've probably glanced at the chainsaw wood sculptures on Dirksen Parkway,
but not had a chance to really see them when driving in traffic.
You can click on a photo for a larger view.
This is too funny!The day after this page was uploaded, the local paper ran a story on this same topic!
Homeowner couldn’t bear to let go of trees
Published Friday, June 22, 2007
We have known about the chainsaw art on Dirksen Parkway for weeks...
www.sj-r.com/sections/news/stories/117241.asp
Now we know that Carl Higginbotham from Oak Hill Power Carving in Oakford is the chainsaw artist. The statues are a tribute to the owner's grandfather, who planted the pin oaks many years ago. Last year's tornadoes damaged the trees enough that they were a risk to the home and nearby powerlines.
Regarding the new remote controlled iron gate...
"People see the gate and joke that we had to build a cage for the animals," Bill said.
(Quote from SJR article)
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Old Capitol Art Fair 2007 photos
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Another alternative energy car !
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Habitat for Humanity store
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Sugar Angel
Baskin Robbins 31 cent scoop night!
Future home of the Holy Land Diner ?
2003 Cingular High Dive Show at Illinois State Fair...
Humphrey's Market - the flowers are in !!!
Sushi Beautiful Sushi
The dog water fountains at Washington Park
Springfield Clinic Building Project tree removal
The Apple Barn is OPEN !!!!
Lincoln Library renovations
Cute puppies
Name that restaurant...part 15
Pizza Machine
Scenes from various local parks this weekend...
Greater Springfield Home and Builders Show
Super Home Expo Building and Remodeling show photo...
llinois Products Expo photos
As the deer...
Old Capitol Plaza
Wendy's Chicken Chainsaw Toddy
Smoker's lungs
Lincoln Land catcher signed by Seattle Mariners
The Cub's Ryan O'Malley and Ron Santo visit
Ryan O'Malley with the Chicago Cubs
Former Cardinal and Cubs pitcher Lee Smith
Chatham's cow chip throwing contest 2006
Happy Birthday Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
Dinner at Little Saigon
Springfield Dog Park
EMI Manufacturing Jacksonville Illinois
Illinois State Fair photos
Powerlight Fest photos
My first Illinois State Fair Parade (see photos!)
My trip to Decatur
Springfield, Illinois email list
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/springfieldillinois
Check out the chainsaw sculptures shown below at Amazon.
