
Wilhelm's Thoughts
This is a place for my history, my poetry and my thoughts
Monday, April 27, 2026
Saguaro National Park East Visitors Center: Wood art, murals

Estatuary at Lauritzen Garden
I am sure I missed some, but the statues at Lauritzen Garden are nice. There are many of birds; but birds together so the make something else. In the playground area there are many of children. And there are replicas of trees. There is even a crazy looking dinosaur.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Saulés Takas Lithuanian Sculpture Garden at Lauritzen Gardens
This is a sculpture garden off of the main path in Lauritzen Garden. It honors Omaha's Lithuanian sister city Šiauliai. The sculptures were carved by Saulés Takas. They represent Lithuanian culture and stories. The intricate plants and animals carved into the seats is very good, at the story of Jūraté and Kastytis is fascinating; a woodman and a sea goddess fall in love.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
The 1982 Kingman Centennial Quilt
This quilt was produced in 1982 as part of the centennial celebration for Kingman. It has historical scenes, and current buildings. It also has cultural depictions. I think all the panels of the quilt are depicted.
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| Native American. Beale's camels, Museum of History and Art, courthouse, Bonelli House, sunset, city seal, new courthouse, brands. |
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| Mohave Community College, camel trek, windmill, dancing, Old Trails Garage, Elks's lodge, cactus, Centennial, red school, Mohave County seal, Fourth Street |
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| all elsewhere |
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| bottom row: school, saguaro, bicentennial, desert bird, Native American jewelry |
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| Andy Devine saddle, locomotive, Harvey House, Beale Hotel, contributors, train or mining scene, Charles Lindbergh in Kingman |
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| Man of Chinese descent, red school, White house cafe, train depot, locomotive, wagon, ???, contributors |
Other art and history at Mohave Museum of History and Art
This is pretty much everything else at the history museum in Kingman. Their are painting of cowboy scenes, some route 66 memorabilia. The museum also has a display of the presidents and first ladies.
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| Kingman was on the route of the Beale Wagon Trail |
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| home life |
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| pictures from a drama |
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| who knew a saguaro has a skeleton |



































































