Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Artwork at the Mormon Trail Center Winter Quarters

 There is lpts of artwork, especially in the basement of the visitor center.  It is mostly dealing with the pioneer crossing to Utah





Hyrum and Joseph Smith


Winter Quarters







leaving Nauvoo

Mormon Battalion







New First Presidency, Kanesville

handcarts

winter quarters





Friday, December 12, 2025

Art at Lauritzen Garden

 We visited the Lauritzen garden during a cold day so didn't go outside much, except to the playground.  They have artistic potteries and water features.  I find some very beautiful.



koi pond



Santas for sale


goat decoration. Jol Bock. Yule Goat

troll

owls

playground statues


Troll


Saturday, November 22, 2025

Stealing History: This Really Peeves Me

 I do not like it when people steal plaques and such, thinking their need to melt down some bronze for cash is greater than the publics need to know or remember or enjoy.

This is at Miller Landing Park

  These are history thieves and this type of crime costs way too much.  Penalties should be increased for this.

Lewis and Clark Artistic Memorial at Miller Landing Park

 This art work was completed by John Howard Thein and John Mossman in 2004.  I found it very interesting as it depicted historical episodes.



buffalo hunt




River boat

pulling the boat

Lewis' dog Seaman