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Tumwater commission backs roundabout monument, asks carvers for design sketches
Summary
The Tumwater Historic Preservation Commission voted to move forward with a proposed carved stone monument for a Trosper Road roundabout and to map historic-route signage across the city. The commission authorized staff to negotiate with stone carvers on design mock-ups and formed a subcommittee to work on signage placement.
The Tumwater Historic Preservation Commission voted Oct. 16 to pursue a carved stone monument for the large roundabout on Trosper Road and to develop a citywide plan for historic-route signage, after hearing technical input from the city engineer and a presentation from local carvers.
Commission Chair Dave Shipway said the design concept—based on a stone globe with an engraved band marking the 47th parallel and relief panels showing historic road insignia—had generated community interest. "I make the motion to proceed with the project as a preliminary scope in this discussion," Shipway said, moving the item forward with a second and an aye vote from commissioners.
The commission’s action empowers staff to negotiate with a group of stone carvers to produce multiple draft concepts for review. Commission discussion and the city engineer’s comments focused on safety,…
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