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Public Art On C-Street

C-Street is an open-air gallery. Sculptures, murals, and mosaics line Commercial Street from Washington Avenue to Lyon Avenue, a free, self-guided walk you can take any day of the year. Start at either end, take your time, and let the street’s public art tell the district’s story.

Sculpture images courtesy of the Commercial Club of Springfield.

The Frisco (Views)
The Frisco by Linda Passeri, a Springfield 66 Centennial Sculpture Series piece.
Lighting the Way
Lighting the Way by Christine Schilling with Reed Middle School students, sheet steel and salvaged trolley track.
Dr. Tickle
Dr. Tickle by Linda Passeri and Joe Malesky, in welded steel, concrete, stone, and glass.
Golden Spikes (Hear the Train A'Comin)
Golden Spikes (Hear the Train A'Comin) by Daryll L. Allen, welded steel honoring C-Street's railroad history.
Checkered Future
Checkered Future by John Merrell, welded and brushed steel.
Sleeping Lion
Sleeping Lion by Bob Cassilly, a cast-concrete lion at rest.
Hot Off The Rails
Hot Off the Rails by Christine Schilling and John Merrell, community-cast tiles in plate steel and cast iron.
Lumenfly
Lumenfly, a found-object dragonfly sculpture by Kirk Seese.
Back Channel
Back Channel by Daniel Perry, steel and cast iron.
Three Moons Ripple Down the Blue Hollow
Three Moons Ripple Down the Blue Hollow by John Ross, painted metal.
Western Art Pathway
Tile mosaic walkway by Christine Schilling with MosaicaRose Studio.
Sankofa
Sankofa mosaic by Christine Schilling with MosaicaRose Studio.
Eastern Art Pathway
Tile mosaic walkway by Christine Schilling with MosaicaRose Studio.
Stay Awhile
Stay Awhile by Hannah Lipchik, concrete stucco.
Coneflower Sunset
Coneflower Sunset Mural, a tall hand-painted mural by artist Linda Passeri, assisted by her sister, Mary Passeri. Sponsored by Irene Schaefer, Karen Schaefer and Mary Corcoran.
Rail Connections
Rail Connections by Gary Strunk with Hillcrest High School, aluminum and stainless stee.
Toot Toot Much Fun
Toot Toot Much Fun by Terry Taylor, cut and welded steel in bright multi-color paint.
Echinacea
Echinacea by Nick Willett, painted steal.

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