Acquisition Bridge Tender's House (artwork)

position of project on 14th street bridge

the washington d.c. department of transportation believed watchtower, served lookout point bridge s former role drawbridge (which ended in 1960s), eyesore , requested assistance of d.c. commission on arts , humanities find artist create enhance space.

in all, 122 artists applied project, selected group of artists brought watchtower experience space, , 5 finalists selected. submission requirements set district department of transportation reflected concerns driver safety: no additional extensions height of tower or flashing lights allowed, artwork not slow down traffic, , of course safety, low maintenance, , durability work of art required. finalists projects reviewed u.s. coast guard, federal aviation administration , federal highway administration. eventually, mikyoung kim selected artist work.