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Commission approves repainting concept for train silhouette at Lewis Kingman Park

Kingman Heritage Preservation Commission · January 28, 2026

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Summary

The Heritage Preservation Commission voted Jan. 27 to direct the city to proceed with repainting the oxidized train silhouette at Lewis Kingman Park, endorsing staff's concept and budget approach; the project cost was cited at $6,000 for one side or $11,000 for both, and the Route 66 Association has offered to share costs.

KINGMAN, Ariz. — After a presentation and public comments, the Kingman Heritage Preservation Commission voted Jan. 27 to direct the city to proceed with repainting the large train silhouette at Lewis Kingman Park.

Karen Fogg, chair of the Parks Commission, described the metal silhouette as a 39-foot cutout placed in 1968 and said it “needs some tender loving care.” She told commissioners a mural concept was proposed by Japanese artist Yukito Izumi (presented with support from the festival group Bentenia) and estimated painting costs of about $6,000 for one side or $11,000 for both sides. The Route 66 Association indicated interest in partnering to cover half the cost.

Josh Noble, the city’s tourism manager, said the city's public-art budget includes $60,000 for public art this year and that, if approved in time, the artist could begin work in May and finish before the end of the fiscal year.

Commission discussion covered palette suggestions (turquoise and browns suggested by the Parks Commission), vandalism risk, and whether to retain a traditional black finish on one side. Parks and festival staff said past installations and recent park improvements have not experienced significant vandalism.

Commissioner Craig moved to direct the city to proceed with repainting; the motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote.

The commission asked that parks staff relay feedback about colors and possible plaque updates to the Parks Commission for the plaque refresh process. The mural concept will advance to city council for final approval and budget authorization.