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The Troll is a mixed media colossal statue, located on N. 36th Street at Troll Avenue N., under the north end of the George Washington Memorial Bridge (also known as the Aurora Bridge). It is clutching an actual Volkswagen Beetle , as if it had just swiped it from the roadway above.
- 5.5 m (18 ft)
- Steve Badanes, Will Martin, Donna Walter, Ross Whitehead
- 1990
- Seattle
Part of the story in the children's book The Troll by Julia Donaldson is based on the tale, with a troll that lives under varying bridges and waits for goats but in this story only other animals walk over the bridges.
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- Norway
- Three Billy Goats Gruff
- Norwegian Folktales
Nov 17, 2023 · Learn about the history, fun facts, and how to visit the Fremont Troll, a 18-foot concrete troll that holds a VW Beetle in its hand. The troll is a popular attraction in the Fremont neighborhood, known for its eccentric and creative vibe.
The Fremont Troll is a mixed media colossal statue, located on N. 36th Street at Troll Avenue N., under the north end of the George Washington Memorial Bridge (also known as the Aurora Bridge). It is clutching an actual Volkswagen Beetle, as if it had just swiped it from the roadway above.
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Jun 4, 2019 · The Fremont Troll is a 18-foot cement sculpture of a troll holding a Volkswagen Beetle, created by four artists and volunteers in 1990. It was inspired by a Norwegian fairy tale and became a symbol of the Fremont neighborhood's identity and resilience in a tech boomtown.
May 1, 2018 · For those planning a visit or revisit, the Fremont Troll crawls underneath the Aurora Bridge, at the crossroads of 36th St. and, fittingly, Troll Ave. Its outdoor position allows anyone to access the creature anytime, day or night.
