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Eventually, there will be six sculptures installed – a munchkin, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, Dorothy with Toto, Tin Man and a Fighting Tree with Flying Monkeys.īaum spent many summers in Macatawa, a small private community just a few miles from downtown Holland. Each sculpture is modeled after the book’s original illustrations by illustrator W.W.
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It will be a nearly 13-foot tall fighting tree with a flying monkey in its branches!ĭon’t expect these sculptures to look like the movie characters though. I can’t wait to return to see the sixth sculpture once it is also installed.
The Yellow Brick Road path winds along the North side of Herrick District Library where you will find life-size bronze sculptures of Oz characters.Īt the time of my visit, there were five sculptures on display: a munchkin, the scarecrow, the cowardly lion, Dorothy and Toto, and the tin man. Meet Dorothy and Toto and Friends Here’s Dorothy and Toto…and me! One of my favorite inscriptions read “No Place Like Home.” The outdoor Oz exhibit even has a Yellow Brick Road. Many of the bricks were purchased in support of this unique display and feature clever inscriptions. Personally, I enjoyed linking arms and skipping along the path with my nine-year-old niece while singing the catchy “We’re Off To See The Wizard” lyrics. At the very least, you should link arms with someone as you go along. If you’ve seen the movie, then you know it’s better to skip along this sunny little path. Of course, one does not simply walk when following the yellow brick road. You can find this amazing living book in Centennial Park.ĭirectly in front of the magnificent living book, you will find the start of the yellow brick road – a walking path that leads from Centennial Park and to the nearby library. This particular part of the Oz art display will be moved to a city greenhouse for the winter months each year.
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PRO TIP: To see this amazing piece of living art, visit in the warm weather seasons. The living book can be found in Centennial Park (located at 250 Central Avenue in Holland, Michigan).
This sculpture of an open book is 10 feet by 12 feet and is a mosaic of thousands of plants made to look like one of the early book covers for this beloved fairy tale adventure.
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The first installation of this amazing free outdoor exhibit was a living book of The Wizard of Oz. If you make a purchase through any Amazon links in this post, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you). Then, follow the yellow brick road across the street to the collection of life-size bronze sculptures of characters from Oz.ĭISCLOSURE: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Start your West Michigan Oz adventure at Centennial Park in Holland to see the book literally come to life. And, Holland has an impressive art display centered around The Wizard of Oz story that you need to go see! Frank Baum, author of the Oz books, spent summers along the shore of Lake Michigan right by Holland, Michigan? Several aspects of the Oz stories were inspired by the local area. Don’t forget to pin this post for future reference!ĭid you know that L. Frank Baum’s infamous story, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Calling all Wizard of Oz fans! You do not want to miss this impressive public art exhibit centered around L.
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