Viking nearly ready to be placed

The Viking statue is nearly finished, to be placed at Viking Avenue and Lindvig Way. - Bill Austin / Courtesy
Bill Austin / Courtesy
The Viking statue is nearly finished, to be placed at Viking Avenue and Lindvig Way.

October 26, 2012 · Updated 11:21 AM 

The Viking statue is nearly finished and will be placed at the corner of Viking Avenue and Lindvig Way at the beginning of November.

It will be dedicated during the holiday tree- lighting ceremony, Nov. 23, 7 p.m. The statue, sculpted by Mark Gale, was commissioned by the city and paid for with donated funds.

Poulsbo booster Bill Austin coordinated the project.

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