George Tsutakawa (b.1910-d.1997) was a Seattle-born artist of the ‘Northwest School’ famous for his paintings and bronze metal sculptures. His signature abstract fountain work, such as the above Joshua Green Fountain, furnish public spaces throughout the US, Canada, and Japan. In the course of his lifetime, Tsutakawa produced 75 unique fountains.

Catchy and easy to dance to, “Louie Louie” was once the subject of a popular campaign to change Washington's official state song! Read more about the state song that could have been below: