L'Deane Trueblood

We laugh and play in the summer days. Exhausted and happy among friends newly found. To the cool fresh grass we tumble down.

Boulder City, Nevada recently took delivery of 'London Bridge'. This beautiful sculpture series depicts four carefree children playing the game of the same name. It is the sixth L'Deane Trueblood children's sculpture in the city's permanent collection, joining other Trueblood originals; 'Hitchin' a Ride' and 'Mary, Mary'. L'Deane and Cindy, her daughter-in-law and business manager, delivered the 'London Bridge' sculpture series personally from the foundry in Lehi, Utah.

The city of Boulder added the captivating 'London Bridge' series to its permanent collection as a continuance of an annual competition which began a few years ago with the objective of beautifying its historic downtown area. There are currently over a dozen sculptures on display as part of this program. A permanent location for Trueblood's 'London Bridge' has yet to be determined, but it will most likely be installed in a park area near City Hall.

"How delightful it will be to be reminded of the cherished days long ago that I played the game 'London Bridge' with my neighborhood friends. A big thanks to the talented sculptor and the city of Boulder for keeping my memories alive, and at the same time depicting the delightful nature of this game for my children and grandchildren in such a unique, permanent and special way" ~L.Riley

introduces:

In a bag of marbles we found, friends and adversaries in every playground.


Stepping lightly on starlight and dreams, we dance barefoot and carefree through childhood's reign