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Starr Kempf's Metal Sculptures

2057 Pine Grove, Colorado Springs, CO
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Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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- 21 May 2013
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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

I ran across this by accident over 25 years ago when I moved to COS. Some of the neighbors complained about the increasing traffic, so they have had to sell/move many of the sculptures in recent years. I don't know his educational background, but the man was a genius with vision and skill. His pieces are so perfectly balanced that... More

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Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

I love going by to look at these sculptures. They are so unique. If you are in the area, do drive by, park and take a walk by the property.

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Barra del Colorado Wildlife Refuge, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

Amazing sculpture's and an incredible talent!!! They are truly gentle giants. Since they are in a residential neighborhood I always feel slightly invasive driving around there.

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Since his death some years ago, some of his sculptures seem to have been moved off the property. There is one downtown. But there are still enough to elicit wonder and awe. He built the house too. I am curious who maintains this now that he is gone.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

We drove by and saw them from the road, trying to not disturb Ms. Kempf who apparently still lives there. What a lovely little neighborhood. The work is in good condition for being displayed outside and the property well kept all things considered. Magical stuff. Worth the drive by.

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Fort Collins, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

Hidden in a neighborhood near The Broadmoor Hotel, take 10 minutes to check out this unique one of a kind group of sculptures. Used to be more, but still a few and worth seeing if you are there. You are viewing from a sidewalk (see http://starrgideonkempf.com/gallery/ to get an idea) & they are even better in real life. If you... More

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2012

Mr. Kempf used to come into the steel company where I worked in his old white station wagon to buy material. Such a neat old guy. I brought some visitors to his house once and he was sitting across the street in his car looking back at his work. When the wind blows, it just a little bit of magic... More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2012

The sculptures are larger than one would imagine (some well over 50' tall) and very extraordinary in design. Unfortunately the viewing is from the street and trees block getting a complete view. But do come and see the property. It is unique!

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2012

Growing up in Manitou Springs & Colorado Springs, it was kind of a daily occurrence to see one of Mr Kempf's sculptures.

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Diamond Bar
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2012

I would not go here unless you are in the neighborhood. Tough to see clearing since on private property and can only view from the road.

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