Work began last week on what will be the 64-foot-tall Route 66 Eagle’s Nest artwork in the Uncommon Ground Sculpture Park in Edmond, Oklahoma.
The park sits along Route 66 at the northwest corner of Coltrane Road.
Here are photos of the first piece of the Eagle’s Nest going up:
According to KFOR-TV in nearby Oklahoma City:
The 64-foot landmark sculpture, designed by award-winning architect Rand Elliot, also known for the 66-foot pop bottle at Pops 66 in Arcadia, will sit atop one of Edmond’s highest points and be made from steel pipe and weather-resistant corten plate. It will also offer a 360-degree view of both the park and surrounding areas.
“The Eagle’s Nest is inspired by natural habitats that still thrive around Arcadia Lake,” said Rand Elliott, architect of the Eagle’s Nest. “By using rusted steel pipe and corten plate, we’re honoring Oklahoma’s industrial heritage while creating something entirely new. Our hope is that visitors will feel both the strength of the structure and the wonder of standing above the landscape, connecting with Oklahoma’s history and natural beauty from an eagle’s eye view.”
Eagle’s Nest will also have a secure spiral staircase with a platform for visitors to enjoy a wide view of Edmond, Route 66 and Arcadia Lake, and will feature signage that displays the rich history of Route 66.
Elliott, it should also be noted, designed the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton.
About 60 sculptures are expected to arrive in the coming months. The park is expected to be finished by late 2026.
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