WORKMAN HOUSE COURTYARD ARBOR BEFORE REBUILDING
Color: Blue; Gray
A color polaroid photograph of the Workman House courtyard arbor before it was rebuilt, ca. 1978. At center is the arbor as then found with a square-like shape. Thin unpainted pieces of wood are used as supports, both as posts and as rafters on which the grape vine rests. Because the arbor from before 1930 was of a different construction and appearance, it is assumed this arbor was erected by the Brown family. The sidewalk under the arbor appears to be of concrete and was replaced in restoration by adobe-like pavers. At the south end, the enclosure wall entrance erected by the Browns has a much narrower egress than what exists now, suggesting that the restoration included the widening of the space and the addition of wooden gates to match others on the site. At the foreground right is part of a greenhouse with an unpainted wood frame and glass windows. In the background, also at right, is a concrete barbeque stove, which was removed about 1992. Judging from the barren appearance of the grapevines, this image was probably taken in the winter. At the bottom of the image is the ink inscription "Arbor Prep." With little indication of wear or damage, the artifact is in good condition.
Number-Units: 1
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Courtyards, Grapes, Greenhouses, Stoves
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Two-dimensional, Photographs, Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum, Arbors, Historic sites--Conservation and restoration
