Wood benches replica - Piedmont, CA
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saopaulo1
N 37° 49.463 W 122° 13.975
10S E 567508 N 4186607
A replica of the wooden benches that were in Piedmont Park in the 1920S.
Waymark Code: WMBNZ3
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/07/2011
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A sign reads: ""In 1877, a prospectus for home sites in Piedmont Park showed a rustic wooden bench near the Piedmont Springs grotto. This bench began a tradition which was continued when Frank C Havens renovated the park in the 1890s, installing not only rustic, but bridges fences and other decorative elements made of natural material.
Although the benches were harmonious with the park setting, they were not durable. By the 1920s the stickwork were replaced by faux bois cement benches. These benches too deteriorated over time. The last bench was removed in 2001 with the intention of restoring it.
Unfortunately the nehc was beyond repair and the tradition of wooden benches in Piedmont Park would have been lost completely except for the efforts of Piedmont Beatification Foundation. The foundation funded the design and creation of a new faux bois bench which was installed in city hall courtyard in 2005."
Where is original located?: Piedmont Park
Where is this replica located?: Piedmont City Hall
Who created the original?: Unknown
Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 1920s
Internet Link about Original: Not listed
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