The Village Model Leaves Victoria for Wanapum Heritage Center

John Gower,  3DS, and Andy Farrell, of our office, help model-maker Carol Christianson pack and ship her highly detailed model of the village at Priest Rapids.  The model arrived safely and is now being installed.

Wanapum Heritage Center - Further Progress Images

Thanks to 3DS, and Niche Design the momentum is building as the rock wall in the entrance gallery takes
shape and the base is installed for the Wanapum Village model, arriving today along with master model-maker Carol Christianson.  

The Initial Assembly of the Rock Wall Begins

On-site, a meticulous recreation of a section of rock cliff on the Wanapum Homeland is being pieced together like a giant jigsaw puzzle by Niche Design, part of out team from Bay City Michigan.

Mountmaking Wanapum Heritage Center

On-site at the Wanapum Heritage Center, mount making begins, thanks to the skilled team of Carl, Simone and Andreas Schlichting. http://www.andreas-schlichting.com/project/artifact-display/

Progress on the New Wanapum Heritage Center

A vision is being realized on the banks of the Columbia, on a site between two dams, overlooking the heart of their homeland, with the creation of their Heritage Center.  The Wanapum once ranged over rivers and lands that now lie in other hands.  A small group, they wish to share their story. With pride we have worked with them, through thick and thin, over 15 years to help them realize their identity and continue their traditions in an increasingly complex and modern world.

Their credo recognizes and respects the river, the land and all things living therein.

As we approach the completion of their vision we would like to share and celebrate with images of the Center as we get closer to opening day.