What inspired the design of the Fremont Troll statue?

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The Fremont Troll's design was inspired by a 1970s-era drawing by Steve Pippin, a local artist. The drawing depicted a troll under a bridge, and it was meant to be a humorous and satirical take on the idea of a troll. This guide entry applies to Fremont Troll at beneath Seattle's Aurora Bridge. Category: Cultural Events and Media. Confirm current hours and policies on the official visitor guide at seattlefremonttroll.com. Primary references include the operator site, Wikipedia, Tripadvisor, Yelp, and Frommer's travel listings. Visitors typically plan 10-35 minutes at the under-bridge public artwork.