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01-11-2008, 09:17 AM
THE FRIENDS OF CORONADO STATE MONUMENT
Present
Building a Carreta -
Historical Representation of Early Spanish Transportation
Sunday, January 20, 2008
2:00 PM
The Friends of Coronado State Monument are sponsoring a presentation by Gary Williams on Sunday, January 20, 2008, at 2:00 PM, on the topic of “Building a Carreta – Historical Representation of Early Spanish Transportation.”
As many know, Mr. Williams personally built the caretta (“little cart,” generally pulled by oxen) that is located on the portal at Coronado State Monument over about a five-month period beginning in late 2006. He personally researched the history and design and fashioned large chunks of lumber to build the caretta using only the tools that would have been used in bygone eras, such as handmade axes and adzes. No nails, screws or metal hardware were used for this project. His presentation will include the historical significance of carettas, how they were build, how they were used, and the trials and rewards he experienced during his “replicating” project. It will indeed be a captivating show!
Growing up on a farm in Illinois, Mr. Williams was exposed to numerous hand tools and learned how to use them before many of them became powered by batteries or electric motors. Although his ultimate career was in information technology, he “recreated” by honing his skills and pursuing his hobbies of woodworking and blacksmithing. Since retirement, there has been more time for these hobbies. He currently performs demonstrations for various groups and events, including the Corrales Harvest Festival, Festival of the Cranes (in Bosque del Apache), and at the Corrales Elementary School, and is webmaster for New Mexico’s blacksmith association, SWABA (Southwest Artist Blacksmith Association). Mr. Williams is also current President of the Sandoval County Historical Society, and an active member of the Friends of Coronado State Monument.
The program will be held at the Sandoval County Historical Society’s DeLavy House located on Edmond Road, Bernalillo. Directions: Highway 550, slightly west of Coronado State Monument, turn north on the west edge of the Phillips 66 Station onto a dirt road (Edmond Road). Follow the road to its end. Signs will be posted.
Open to the public. Reservations are not necessary. Admission is $5 per person; free to members of Friends of Coronado State Monument.
For additional information, contact Gordon Forbes at (telephone) 505-771-3464.
Present
Building a Carreta -
Historical Representation of Early Spanish Transportation
Sunday, January 20, 2008
2:00 PM
The Friends of Coronado State Monument are sponsoring a presentation by Gary Williams on Sunday, January 20, 2008, at 2:00 PM, on the topic of “Building a Carreta – Historical Representation of Early Spanish Transportation.”
As many know, Mr. Williams personally built the caretta (“little cart,” generally pulled by oxen) that is located on the portal at Coronado State Monument over about a five-month period beginning in late 2006. He personally researched the history and design and fashioned large chunks of lumber to build the caretta using only the tools that would have been used in bygone eras, such as handmade axes and adzes. No nails, screws or metal hardware were used for this project. His presentation will include the historical significance of carettas, how they were build, how they were used, and the trials and rewards he experienced during his “replicating” project. It will indeed be a captivating show!
Growing up on a farm in Illinois, Mr. Williams was exposed to numerous hand tools and learned how to use them before many of them became powered by batteries or electric motors. Although his ultimate career was in information technology, he “recreated” by honing his skills and pursuing his hobbies of woodworking and blacksmithing. Since retirement, there has been more time for these hobbies. He currently performs demonstrations for various groups and events, including the Corrales Harvest Festival, Festival of the Cranes (in Bosque del Apache), and at the Corrales Elementary School, and is webmaster for New Mexico’s blacksmith association, SWABA (Southwest Artist Blacksmith Association). Mr. Williams is also current President of the Sandoval County Historical Society, and an active member of the Friends of Coronado State Monument.
The program will be held at the Sandoval County Historical Society’s DeLavy House located on Edmond Road, Bernalillo. Directions: Highway 550, slightly west of Coronado State Monument, turn north on the west edge of the Phillips 66 Station onto a dirt road (Edmond Road). Follow the road to its end. Signs will be posted.
Open to the public. Reservations are not necessary. Admission is $5 per person; free to members of Friends of Coronado State Monument.
For additional information, contact Gordon Forbes at (telephone) 505-771-3464.