Feats Of Clay - 2008

APRIL 2008

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A N I N T E R N AT I O N A L C E R A M I C S C O M P E T I T I O N & E X H I B I T

Celebrating Twenty-One Years of Fine Art In Clay

Exhibit and Factory Tours at the Historic 133-Year-Old Gladding, McBean Terra Cotta Factory in Lincoln, California

April 30 - May 25

LINCOLN ARTS A N D C U LT U R E F O U N D AT I O N 580 Sixth Street • Lincoln, CA • 95648

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Feats of Clay XXI A Feats of Clay volunteer, left, dusts the floor inside the historic Gladding, McBean terra cotta factory in preparation for Feats of Clay. Part of the exhibit is housed on the design floor of the factory, where molds of gargoyles and heraldic lions stand guard. Below left, an ornate pediment catches the light from a nearby window. A seal from a public building in New York City, below right, stands in the foreground of the exhibit space.

FEATS XXI CALENDAR April 17

Teams of Clay — A rollicking sculpture competition between teams from local businesses. Event starts at noon in beautiful Beermann Plaza and is free to the public.

April 22-May 25

Gallery Shop — A gift shop in the Lincoln Arts Gallery, 580 Sixth St., featuring fine and affordable functional and sculptural ceramic works created by local artists. Gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free to the public.

April 26

Grand Opening — A gala affair in the Historic Gladding, McBean factory. Mingle with artists and juror and get a first look at the Feats XXI Exhibition. Gala is from 6-9 p.m. Admission by advance ticket sales only.

April 30-May 25

A warm welcome from Lincoln Arts elcome to the 21st annual Feats of Clay exhibition. For one month, we in Lincoln celebrate our heritage and all things clay. For the second year we have accepted entries from Canada and Mexico, making Feats an international show. We are truly excited by the fine and varied show that juror Judith Schwartz has chosen for us. Each year, we always say that it can’t possibly get better, and we are, happily, proved wrong! This has been a difficult time for the arts in California.

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Our state is in the middle of an epic budget crisis, and our funding from the state, which had been slashed for several years, has dwindled to almost nothing in 2008. Grants are Claudia Renati hard to come by and businesses are also feeling the pinch. I can’t say that the cuts haven’t hurt us, but we are very grateful to the people of

Lincoln and the businesses who stepped forward to help us stage this wonderful event and keep our organization afloat. Many who had little to give realized the importance of the arts, reached into their pockets and dug deep. Others gave their time as volunteers. Whether their gift was time, a few dollars or thousands, we appreciate each one of them and thank them from the bottom of our hearts. Since Lincoln Arts mission is to support and promote visual, literary and performing arts and culture for the people

of Lincoln, and encourage artists and artistic endeavors, we will continue to bring concerts, classes and shows for all to enjoy – and, of course, Feats will continue. How could it not? Enjoy this sumptuous exhibition, take a docent-guided tour, have fun at Clayfest and tell your friends. We are incredibly proud of what you will see here and the friendly people who will welcome you to the factory, the exhibition, and our All American town of Lincoln. – Claudia Renati, Lincoln Arts executive director

Tours of Feats XXI – 90-minute docentguided tours of Feats XXI Exhibition and the historic Gladding, McBean factory depart every 20 minutes from 9 a.m. to noon. Advance reservation required.

May 3

ClayFest — A one day street fair in Historic Downtown Lincoln from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free to the public. For information about events, to purchase reception tickets or to make tour reservations, call (916) 6459713.

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Celebrate all things clay May 3 at ClayFest Staff report layFest is Lincoln’s one-day street fair that celebrates all things clay from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 3 at Beermann Plaza and the surrounding streets of historic downtown Lincoln. There will be live music and fun, crafts and many types of food available for sale. This wonderful free family tradition brings artists, vendors and art lovers to Lincoln as a part of the month-long Feats of Clay celebration. Camp Clay will invite everyone to get their hands dirty and have fun forming Gladding, McBean clay into whatever their imaginations conjure up.

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Another children’s event is the Teapot Hat Contest. Children will be encouraged to make a teapot at tables set up on the street. After the allotted time is up and the teapots are completed, a best of show will be chosen by a panel of artists. All entrants will receive a prize for participating, and the winning artists will get a special award. For adults, there will be potter’s wheel throwing demonstration and a chance for attendees to try their hand at the messy but appealing craft. Two different bands will be playing — the Friday Night Band, which plays rhythm and blues, and Bluhorse, which calls its style Americana. NEWS MESSENGER FILE PHOTO

A visitor to last year’s ClayFest looks over some ceramic vases available for purchase.

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Teams of Clay compete April 17 Staff report incoln businesses and private citizens will have a chance to feel a rush of creativity April 17, when Lincoln Arts and Culture Foundation hosts the Teams of Clay competition at high noon in front of the City Hall in Beermann Plaza. Finished sculptures (some amazingly detailed) are judged by applause and awarded ribbons and bragging rights. The just-for-fun competition is the kickoff event that

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precedes Feats of Clay XXI. There is still time to take part, and anyone can enter. You don’t have to have a business to compete. Local artists or just groups of 4 fun loving folks are welcome to take part. Pre-registration is required and a fee of $25 is charged. Call Lincoln Arts – 645-9713 — during business hours. Artists must bring their own tools and aprons, but, tables will be in place and clay will be provided by Gladding, McBean. Creations will remain in the plaza throughout the day of the event.

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Juror: Feats a challenge and a privilege eats of Clay” was a challenging exhibition to jury — complex on the one hand because of the diversity among the 1,100 images submitted and demanding, on the other, because of the requirement to only select from these a tiny fraction for inclusion. The range of work submitted was consistent with current trends in contemporary art: objects that reflect cultural or social commentary, figuration, installation and process or functional ware. I was impressed once again by the power of clay to be a pro-

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foundly diverse medium of expression. It was encouraging to find splendid examples of fine vessel making. The art of craft is still very much alive and the viewer will find extraordinarily beautiful and pleasing functional work to admire, reflecting every conceivable method of firing and types of clay. I was also impressed by the volume of artists dealing with the body and the range of emotional issues portrayed. This variety of work attests to clay’s continuing relevance to artists’ confronting diverse

relationships, identity concerns or gender issues in their art. There still seems to be no better material to act as a metaphor for the human body and to coalesce issues between art and life than clay. As someone who often looks at portfolios and analyzes artwork for curatorial and educational assignments, I am in the business of explaining why some works are selected over others. Competitions, however, are very different since serendipity can often be a powerful factor. Because of this, I examined the submissions

several times. The first was to peruse the scope of the submissions. Second, to then assign a value for each. And third, to re-examine those with high values to choose the most meritorious. It was not an easy task. I wish to thank all who submitted work for Feats of Clay. You all are obviously seduced by this expressive material and have demonstrated to me how it continues to inform you. I know how much I was informed by having the privilege of viewing your considerable achievements. – Juror Judith Schwartz

Judith Schwartz honored at conference By Leona Reber Special to The News Messenger

udith Schwartz, who is acting as juror for the upcoming Feats of Clay XXI exhibition, has won many awards throughout her professional life. Her most recent was presented to her early this year, during the convention of the National Council on Education in the Ceramic Arts where, before 4,500 conferees at the Pittsburgh Convention Center, she was presented with the “honors of the association” for her contributions to the ceramic arts in America. The award was given to Schwartz for her innumerable contributions to the field of ceramics as an author, curator and critic. She lectures extensively and has published many journal articles, reviews and catalogs. She was thanked for nine papers which she had previously presented at council meetings, beginning in 1982. The organization also cited her extraordinary history of international service, including head juror to the World Ceramic Exposition Foundation in Korea; consultant to Jingdezhen Sanbao Ceramic Art Institute in China; educational consultant to the Lenox China Company; president of the Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts; board member of Studio Potter Magazine; and as an elected member of the International Academy of Ceramics. Schwartz is an associate professor in the department of art and art professions at New York University. As such, she directs the sculpture in craft media area, and teaches studio courses in ceramic sculpture. Although she began her artistic

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journey as a studio-based artist, she now has branched out to include mixed media and diverse expressions of wearable art. Her doctoral dissertation, in 1983, focused on the use of satire in the creations of well-known artists, specifically Arneson, Kottler and Gillhooly. This subject fascinated her and she took it further, identifying and studying an international movement of artists who use clay “confrontationally” – artists who employ the medium of clay to reveal personal alienations, social and political struggles, popular and material culture at its worst. This work could be called art activism, or artist as social critic. Her recently completed book, “Confrontational Ceramics,” which will be published this spring, grew out of this quest. As trustee of the Howard Kottler estate, she facilitated the publishing of

two books about him as well as overseeing numerous exhibitions of his work. True to her political leanings, she has chosen several interesting pieces, which could be considered “confrontational ceramics,” for inclusion in the Feats of Clay XXI exhibition, which debuts at the Gala Reception in the historic Gladding, McBean factory April 26, creating a fascinating and sure-to-be-talked-about show. Schwartz received the JD Rockefeller III grant in art education and the Everson Museum’s award for service and excellence in the field of ceramic education. She chaired two national conferences at New York University: “The Case for Clay in Secondary Education,” and “Criticism in the Craft Arts: Crossings, Alignments and Territories.” She has curated many exhibitions before coming to Feats XXI, most notably New York, New York; Clay, Form, and Transformations; Ceramics, Art to Industry; and Confrontational Ceramics. Later this year she will be curating part two of Confrontational Ceramics as a part of a month-long celebration of the arts sponsored by the Westchester Council for the Arts. In liaison with more than 25 cultural institutions, Schwartz, acting as special advisor/curator, will select this show. The first Confrontational Ceramics show toured 12 museums in the United States. Finally, Schwartz has been named president of the newly established Museum of Ceramic Art to be located in Long Island City. More information on the museum can be found online at http://moca-ny.org/.

JUROR’S BOOK TO BE AVAILABLE DURING FEATS OF CLAY Pre-publication catalogues from “Confrontational Ceramics,” by Feats juror Judith Schwartz, will be available at the Feats gift shop during Feats of Clay. Schwartz’s groundbreaking book looks at the use of ceramics as a tool for confrontation, where artists use this ancient and most plastic of media to make provocative commentaries about the inequities of the human condition. It is a massive overview of the ceramic scene from this perspective, showcasing representative artists’ work juxtaposed against their statements — to provide the contexts for the issues against which they rail. The art book is very much about how ceramic work is used to confront the harshest of realities. These artists take nothing for granted nor do they accept any condition as merely a fact of life. Their realities are the universal concerns that constitute the flux within which we all swim. The book is divided into relevant chapters: War and Politics, the Environment, Social and Human Condition, Gender Issues and Popular Culture. Artists include well-known makers both alive and dead, such as Grayson Perry, Robert Arneson, Richard Notkin and Howard Kottler, as well as introducing many lesserknown artists working in this area. The book displays the work of 228 contemporary artists from 30 different countries.

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Figure of infant Christ wins Best of Show abriel Parque’s submission, “Blessing II” was chosen as Best of Show. The piece was one in a series of images of the infant Christ that the Portland, Ore., artist sought to explore artistically. His image was created employing stoneware clay which he completed with oil paint and finishing wax, giving the piece a soft patina. “As a figurative sculptor I search for ways to depict the body that is both relevant and challenging to our contemporary culture,” Parque said in his artist statement. “The figure has always interested me as a subject matter because of the theatrical possibilities, the empathy that the device can stimulate, and the chal-

lenge of projecting emotions into a stagnant object. Artists who have masterfully succeeded at illustrating divinity in human form have always enchanted me. Of all the challenges artists have faced over the ages, this must be one of the toughest because of the function of worship. “The infant Christ is an icon that has drawn my attention because of how it strangely embodies both vulnerability and divinity,” he continued. “We see him in the form of a helpless child, yet his gestures reveal the poise of a man. I am fascinated by the strangeness of a figure that is all-powerful even before he can walk. My work explores an underlying tension in these images, between the representa-

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Feats of Clay XXI Shane Keena wins third place hane M. Keena, the third-place win- ors. His sculptures are enigmatic, organner for Feats XXI, is also no ic, exquisitely formed and seem as stranger to Feats. Several of though nature herself produced his creations have found their them. way into previous exhibitions – His fragile, sometimes nearly some have won prizes in the past. frightening designs make the Keena, a participant in several viewer ponder whether this image international and national invitais a living creature or is not, as it tionals, is known for his frequentalmost seems to breathe. The ly dazzling spiny or encrusted multi-fired earthenware entry was marin- like life forms that encase hand-formed and finished with a and protect their visceral interiluster glaze. Shane M. Keena

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Shane M. Keena’s “Strongylocentrotus,” which is Latin for “Ball Spikes,” won third place in Feats XXI.

Porntip Sangvanich, above, with her geometric teapots. Below, her piece, “Square Teapot,” won second place in Feats XXI.

Geometric teapot wins second place his is not the first year that Porntip Sangvanich, of Los Angeles, has had an entry accepted for Feats of Clay. Her clean-lined, geometric style has caught the eye of several jurors, but this is the first time she has won an award. Sangvanich is known for her brilliant colored teapots and her mastery of marrying influences from Vienna 1900 and Memphis 1980, the Italian design movement. She uses the unusual technique of fabricating very precise and intricately built pieces and then glazing them together. Her pieces are also known for the vivid colors that she has fabricated. To create the bright yellow square teapot, which was her second-place-winning entry for 2008, the artist used the slab-building technique with some parts extruded. Underglazes were employed, as were luster glazes to finish the piece.

Jeff Irwin wins Tile Heritage Award

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eff Irwin’s-award winning creation began as earthenware tiles. He decorated the piece with line drawings that were made into his own laser toner transfers. The piece was finished with glaze and sgraffitto, a method in which the artist scratches through the glaze leaving some of the raw clay color as a part of the design. This is an ancient decorative technique that has been found in cave paintings. “The general theme of all my work revolves around how we use nature to fulfill our needs,” Irwin’s artist statement reads. “Whether it is for our general survival, comfort, power, ego, spirituality, or general enjoyment of beauty. The work often notes the power we have over nature and the consequences of wielding that power. My work is meat to be homage to nature and all it gives us. We are what we eat.”

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Irwin uses laser toner transfers.

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Exhibiting artists come from all across nation Gabriel Parque — Portland, Ore. Porntip Sangvanich — Los Angeles Shane M. Keena — W. Henrietta, N.Y. Jeff Irwin — San Diego Jake Alee — Tyler, Texas Diane King — Fort Atkinson, Wisc. Gregg Jabs – Mendocino, Calif. Lindsay Pichaske — Penland, N.C. Jean Cherie — San Francisco Garth Johnson — Huntington Beach, Calif. Lisa Nappa — Spokane, Wash. Elizabeth Farson — Aspen, Colo. Arthur Tobias — Los Angeles John Lechner — Stockton, Calif. Ben Fiess — Whitewater, Wisc. Ginny Conrow — Seattle Darrin Ekern — Mendocino, Calif. Dana Smith — Tucson, Calif.

Jim Connell — Rock Hill, S.C. Mitsuko Ikeno — Los Angeles Jennifer Owen — Haiku, Hawaii Noel Heller — Converse, Texas Diana J. Bjel — Lakewood, Ohio Lee Middleman — Portola Valley, Calif. Daniel H. Klapprott — Lafayette, Calif. Catherine Wiesener — Champaign, Ill. Kenneth Baskin — Lake Charles, La. June Burton — Walnut Creek, Calif. James Freeman — Manitou Beach, Mich. Biliana K. Popova — Los Angeles Leslie Laidlaw — Mankato, Minn. Galen Olmsted — Bowling Green, Ky. Miranda Howe — Capitan, N.M.

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“Golden Gate” by Tom Decker

“A. Gorilla Warfare” by Darrin Ekern “Green T-pot” by Jim Connell

“Babes in Arms Trio” by Nuala Creed

“Antiquity” by Daniel Klapprott

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17. Lincoln Hotel Site- There were no commercial buildings here before 1883. In that year the big fire destroyed all four of Lincoln’s hotels, all near 5th & G. Murdoch McCrimmon quickly built the Lincoln Hotel on this corner. In 1888-1892 it was known as the Parry House, and then until 1896 it was the Exchange Hotel. In July of 1896 the hotel burned down was immediately rebuilt as the New Lincoln Hotel. There were store and office spaces on the G Street side. By 1900 McCrimmon was operating the hotel and the store. Jake Vogt had a barbershop in the hotel and Nels Helgeson had the saloon on the corner. Currently Fashion Fo Paws, a barbershop and The Old Town Café occupy this site. 18. Methodist Church-Ground was broken for the erection of the Methodist Church, and the first building on this site was in June of 1890. The church had been organized in February of 1889, and was meeting in Ahart’s Hall (537 G Street). On September 9, 1890, the cornerstone was laid, and on June 21, 1891, the church was dedicated. It was named “McTyeire Memorial Church” in the honor of the founder of Vanderbilt University, where the first pastor of the new church in Lincoln had studied. The origin of the famous stained glass windows remains a mystery, although Peter Ahart contributed the funds for them. It is currently Lincoln United Methodist Church. On your way to visit the church, heading along Sixth Street, you will pass several of Lincoln’s older homes, including a Victorian home on H Street which was served as the first High School in 1907. 19. Zellner Building-This corner near the Lincoln Depot lay vacant until the big fire of 1883. Then McCrimmon built a meat market and a livery stable here across G Street from his hotel. J.H. McDuffie acquired the market in 1889; then Robert Tofft, Jr., bought it in 1896. Charles Julier purchased the stable in 1889 and named it the “Fashion Livery Stable”. In 1897 all buildings were removed. A group of local citizens bought the property for a community hall. In 1899 a two-story hall was erected here. Landis’s True Blue Store occupied the ground floor, and a social hall/auditorium was on the second floor. The building was known as the “True Blue Hall”. Currently it houses the Salt Mine and Lincoln Auto Body. 20. Railroad Depot Site-The first trains began arriving in Lincoln on October 31, 1861, and the depot was on this site next to the tracks. In 1893 the old depot was replaced by a new one. Charles Lincoln Wilson gave the space between the depot and G Street to the town to be used as a “Town Square”. The old depot was moved down 5th Street behind the present Women’s Club lots to serve briefly as a town hall and two years later it was moved to 7th and H to serve as the beginning of a cannery for Lincoln. Currently it is Ace Hardware.

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12. Butterfield Building –Lincoln’s founder Charles Wilson, had a wooden frame building here in the early 1860’s. His brother-inlaw, Henry Rood, operated the building as “Rood Hall”. By 1870 Stephen and Melissa Burdge ran a boarding house in the building, known as the Burdge Hotel. It burned down in the big fire of 1883 (the Burdges built a new hotel on the corner across the street.) Gladding, McBean & co. then built a brick store building here and kept it until 1887. C.H. Butterfield bought it and operated a store here until his death in 1891. In the first half of the 20th century the chain store Rochdale Store was here from 1903-1905. Walter Jansen had the space for awhile as did Lincoln Frozen locker Co. and then the Red & White Store #2. Currently the building has been restored as Lincoln Brand feeds and Awful Annies & Calla Lily occupies this site.

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6. Bank of Lincoln – The lot was purchased in 1862 by the IOOF and Masonic lodges. They built a 2 story wooden lodge, both lodges meet there in 1862- 1864, then just the Mason’s from 1864-1867, then both meet next door in the new IOOF building. In 1867 Richard Fuller bought the lodge and it served as a hotel, Purdy’s Hotel, then after May 1893 as the City Hotel. The site burned in 1895. In the first half of the turn of the century the still belonged to Mrs. Fuller, the corner site was vacant but the small wooden building next to the IOOF building served as office space, and then a tailor shop. In 1911 the building housing 603 and 607 was built for Bank of Lincoln. . In 1913 615 5th St. was erected as the “Bank Annex”. The bank failed in 1933 and the U.S. Post office moved in. The annex became Sam Goldeen’’ clothing store from 1922-1933; Bob Tofft’s’ Electric & Sport 1934-40 (in west half); U.S. Post office, 1924-1940 (east half); and Tofft’s hardware 1940-1980. Currently the building houses Alma’s Bridal Boutique, Clay City Church and Moxie Hair.

11. Jansen Block – The Logan Livery Stable was built in the middle of the block by Hartford & Stauffer in 1864. George Aldrich bought the lots in 1880 and built the “twin warehouses” (still visible). Howard & Jansen moved their Buckeye Milling Co. here in 1892-93. Jansen bought out Howard in 1894 and continued his grain business there into 1900’s. In the first half of the 20th century the Walter Jansen grain business continued at the site until it was sold in 1990. In 1913 the site became known as the “Jansen Block” when Jansen has acquired all the buildings there. Currently the building has been restored as Lincoln Brand Feeds, and houses Buonarotti Ristorante, Freedom Floor Covering, Mrs. Fields & TCBY, Old Town Pizza, Tech Allstars and several other businesses.

MAP KEY 1. Beermann Home, 540 F St. currently part of the City of Lincoln. 2. Lincoln Carnegie Library, 590 Fifth St. still a library. 3. Lincoln Womens Club House, 499 E St. still the Womens Club House 4. Civic Auditorium, 511 Fifth S. still exists housing the Chamber, Senior Nutrition site, and the City of Lincoln recreation department. 5. Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 541 Fifth St. still exists 6. Bank of Lincoln, 603 Fifth St., currently Allstate Ins., Anna’s Boutique, Moxie Hair and Sleep Shop 7. IOOF Building, 625-645 Fifth St., currently empty 8. New Hoppert Building, 644 Fifth St., currently Simple Pleasures 9. Beermann Corner, 610-616 Fifth St., currently Barringer Realty, Panaderia 10. New Fleming Building, 654 Fifth St., currently Old Carousel, Ruby Goose and upstairs businesses 11. Jansen Block, Highway 65, currently Lincoln Brand Feeds 12. Butterfield Building, corner of Fifth & G st. (SW), currently Lincoln Brand Feeds 13. Ziegenbein / Fleming Building, corner of Fifth & G Str. (NE) 14. Bank of Western Placer, 517-519 G St. 15. Emmada Building, 531 G St., 16. Ingram Stores site, 543-547 G St. 17. Site of Lincoln Hotel, 599 G St. 18. Methodist Church, 629 Sixth St., still there 19. Zellner Building, 584-590 G St. 20. Site of Railroad depot, corner of Fifth & G Str.,(NW) 21. Gladding, McBean, 7th Street, still there 22. Lincoln Arts, 580 Sixth St., still there 23. Lincoln News Messenger, 553 F St., still there

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5. Veteran’s Memorial Hall –Silas Elder had the first business in the 1860’s and 1870’s, a blacksmith, wagon, and paint shop. Stephen Burdge next occupied the site, establishing a winery there in 1880 (he also owned the hotel at 5th & G). In 1897 the Town of Lincoln purchased the building and used it as a firehouse and town hall. The large bell at site 4. Was used as the town’s fire bell and was mounted above the town hall. In 1930 local WWI veterans succeeded in getting $10,000 from the county for constructing a Veteran’s Hall. Gladding, McBean donated 15,000 bricks, formal dedication took place June 14, 1930.

10. New Fleming Building Site – From 1863 until 1906 this site was part of the old Ziengenbein / Fleming building lot to the west. Stables and other out buildings for the businesses in the main building occupied this site. Fleming erected this new building in 1906 mainly to house the drugstore, but Arthur Leavell died before the building was completed. In the first half of the century the bottom floor was an ice cream parlor with a succession of owners until 1940. When the building was new the News Messenger was published on the second floor for a number of years.

15. Emmada Building – Early history Good Templar’s Hall was erected on this site in 1863 as a two story brick building. Lincoln’s first grammar school (grades 4-9) was housed here in 1864, later combined with the primary school at different site. In 1875 the building became “Grangers’ Hall” and in 1880 “Ahart’s Hall. Lincoln first telephone service 1893 and first elevator were here. In the last half of the 20th century in 1913, the owners Williamson and Ingram expanded the building. It was named “Emmada” after their wives Emma and Ada. There were a number of stores here during the years and currently Lincoln Florist, Sierra Hills Framing, Kim’s Country Kitchen and Pavilion Realty. Upstairs Psyberware and several other businesses, if you enjoy old building ambiance visit the upstairs too.

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4. Civic Auditorium –The only building to occupy this site before the turn of the century was the home of Galusha Gray. He was a pioneer in Virginia (town) and Fox’s Flat. Gray owned Lincoln’s first water system. He also served as a councilman and mayor. The town purchased the site in 1919 and the same year passed a bond issue (153 yes/15 no) to build a civic auditorium for $22,890. Currently houses the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and the Senior Nutrition site.

New Hoppert Building – In the early 1860’s a small wooden building on this site was used by attorney John Cannon. In the 1870’s it was used first for attorney Peter Singer, then by Chris Hoppert, whose bakery was next door. In 1892 Hoppert built a new building here and leased it first to Levy and Levitt (cousins) who opened a dry goods store “Farmer and Mechanics Store” until 1906. There was also a saloon here from 1916- 1920, followed by a pool hall and dairy bar until 1945. Currently Simple Pleasures and Catering.

14. Bank of Western Placer Site – Early history in 1862 John Ziegenbein purchased this property as part of the 100 feet of frontage on G St. stretching north from 5th. He never built on this parcel and sold it to Thomas Harper in 1878 who built his home here. In 1888 Harper moved his house to the back of the lot and had a brick store building constructed on the front. In the first half of the 20th century in 1914 the building was converted into the present structure with a classic revival front. It was the Bank of Western Placer from 1914-1927 for a short time it was Lincoln City Hall. Currently it houses Sweet Water Cottage and Lincoln Coin & Jewelry Exchange.

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16. Ingram Store Site- John Young was a partner in the Crocker and Young Store in Gold Hill before 1860. During the 1860’s he came to Lincoln and started a store at this site. In 1871 William Ingram became a partner with Young in a general merchandise store here. Ingram bought out his partner and sold out of all of his stock except for the drugs, the store then became Ingram’s Drug Store. Ingram was also postmaster in 1872. The post office was on this site most of the time from 1872-1900. Currently Maidu Financial and My Chocolate Affair will be opening soon.

13. Fleming Building –John Ziegenbein came into Lincoln from Daneville, about 5 miles NNE of Lincoln and bought this corner site in 1863. In 1888 A.C. Fleming and Alex Hemphill acquired the store, in the 1890’s they divided it into several stores. In the first half of the 20th century the Bank of Lincoln was on the corner from 1902-1911. This site housed a lot of different businesses through out the years, currently Morning Glory coffee shop, Nellows Chocolates, Lincoln City Barber, Lovely Nails, The Wardrobe, Candle Essence candle shop and Déjå Vu.

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7. IOOF Building –N.L. Day was the first occupant of this site. He came into Lincoln from Gold Hill when the railroad arrived in October of 1861 he opened a livery stable . In 1864 the Odd Fellows (a lodge) purchased the lot to build their lodge which was dedicated on Dec. 8 1864. The Odd Fellows and Masons met upstairs, and the downstairs served as a store. Joseph’s Dallman’s dry goods store was here until well into the 1890’s. At the turn of the century Fiddyment and Leavell (Louis) had a general store here. In the first half of the 20th century, Leavell had the store in 1903 then C.E. Finney took over. In 1905 the building was expanded to its present site. Finney occupied the new part, and Wyatt and May had a butcher shop in the old part. #645 was a butcher shop for over 50 years (Beermann’s most of the time.) #625 was a movie theater (photo theater) from 1913-1919, then a grocery store until 1955 (mainly Clingers). Alexander’s Drug store was at #627, 1916-1945, then C.C. Neville Electric Shop. In the 1920’s more than 10 fraternal organizations held their meetings upstairs. There were also professional offices there.

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3. Womens Club House – In 1867 Chauncey L. Hotchkiss purchased the lot. He was a school trustee, constable, and town Marshall, raising 9 children. After the family moved the Lincoln Women’s Club purchased the land and built a clubhouse. Carrie Gladding donated $3000 as a memorial to her mother, Gladding McBean & Co gave $1300 worth of building materials, other gifts from members amounted to $3500.

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2. Library – The early history of this entire block of land was originally designated as a public square, but in 1896 the Town Trustees abandoned this block. In 1908 with a Carnegie grant and help from Gladding McBean the site was chosen for the library. The cornerstone was laid April 3, 1909 and the library opened September 1, 1909.

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1 & 9 Beermann Home and Beermann Corner- No dwellings or commercial buildings occupied this site in the 19th century. It was one of the several lots owned by Charles Beermann, who had a saddle and harness shop facing 5th St. near the corner of 5th & F. His home was also near the corner facing F St. Beermann arrived in Lincoln in 1880. The Beermanns lived at this house until 1952. Beermann Corner currently houses Barringer Realty and Panaderia La Michoacana.

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21. Gladding McBean- On October 11, 1873, the Placer Herald announced “Coal in Placer,” referring to the commercial quantities of coal 60 feet below the surface near 7th and G Streets in Lincoln. By Christmas of 1873 a steam hoisting works had been erected, a railroad spur had been laid to the mine entrance, and coal was being shipped to Sacramento. Within a year reports began circulating about beds of high quality potter’s clay lying above the beds of coal. In May of 1875 the Herald announced the formation of the “California Clay Manufacturing Company” by Charles Gladding, Peter McBean, and George Chambers, all of Chicago. The first clay was hoisted to the surface with the steam hoisting works erected to bring up the coal. The first products were sewer and water pipes. By 1882 chimney tops, firebrick, terra cotta ware, vases, urns, etc. were being made. In 1884 architectural terra cotta was added. The number of kilns and buildings grew rapidly and in 1896 kilns were fired by oil instead of wood. 22. Lincoln Arts-580 Sixth Street

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23. Lincoln News Messenger – The Messenger moved into this site Nov. 2005 it was the Messenger’s 13th move.

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17. Lincoln Hotel Site- There were no commercial buildings here before 1883. In that year the big fire destroyed all four of Lincoln’s hotels, all near 5th & G. Murdoch McCrimmon quickly built the Lincoln Hotel on this corner. In 1888-1892 it was known as the Parry House, and then until 1896 it was the Exchange Hotel. In July of 1896 the hotel burned down was immediately rebuilt as the New Lincoln Hotel. There were store and office spaces on the G Street side. By 1900 McCrimmon was operating the hotel and the store. Jake Vogt had a barbershop in the hotel and Nels Helgeson had the saloon on the corner. Currently Fashion Fo Paws, a barbershop and The Old Town Café occupy this site. 18. Methodist Church-Ground was broken for the erection of the Methodist Church, and the first building on this site was in June of 1890. The church had been organized in February of 1889, and was meeting in Ahart’s Hall (537 G Street). On September 9, 1890, the cornerstone was laid, and on June 21, 1891, the church was dedicated. It was named “McTyeire Memorial Church” in the honor of the founder of Vanderbilt University, where the first pastor of the new church in Lincoln had studied. The origin of the famous stained glass windows remains a mystery, although Peter Ahart contributed the funds for them. It is currently Lincoln United Methodist Church. On your way to visit the church, heading along Sixth Street, you will pass several of Lincoln’s older homes, including a Victorian home on H Street which was served as the first High School in 1907. 19. Zellner Building-This corner near the Lincoln Depot lay vacant until the big fire of 1883. Then McCrimmon built a meat market and a livery stable here across G Street from his hotel. J.H. McDuffie acquired the market in 1889; then Robert Tofft, Jr., bought it in 1896. Charles Julier purchased the stable in 1889 and named it the “Fashion Livery Stable”. In 1897 all buildings were removed. A group of local citizens bought the property for a community hall. In 1899 a two-story hall was erected here. Landis’s True Blue Store occupied the ground floor, and a social hall/auditorium was on the second floor. The building was known as the “True Blue Hall”. Currently it houses the Salt Mine and Lincoln Auto Body. 20. Railroad Depot Site-The first trains began arriving in Lincoln on October 31, 1861, and the depot was on this site next to the tracks. In 1893 the old depot was replaced by a new one. Charles Lincoln Wilson gave the space between the depot and G Street to the town to be used as a “Town Square”. The old depot was moved down 5th Street behind the present Women’s Club lots to serve briefly as a town hall and two years later it was moved to 7th and H to serve as the beginning of a cannery for Lincoln. Currently it is Ace Hardware.

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12. Butterfield Building –Lincoln’s founder Charles Wilson, had a wooden frame building here in the early 1860’s. His brother-inlaw, Henry Rood, operated the building as “Rood Hall”. By 1870 Stephen and Melissa Burdge ran a boarding house in the building, known as the Burdge Hotel. It burned down in the big fire of 1883 (the Burdges built a new hotel on the corner across the street.) Gladding, McBean & co. then built a brick store building here and kept it until 1887. C.H. Butterfield bought it and operated a store here until his death in 1891. In the first half of the 20th century the chain store Rochdale Store was here from 1903-1905. Walter Jansen had the space for awhile as did Lincoln Frozen locker Co. and then the Red & White Store #2. Currently the building has been restored as Lincoln Brand feeds and Awful Annies & Calla Lily occupies this site.

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6. Bank of Lincoln – The lot was purchased in 1862 by the IOOF and Masonic lodges. They built a 2 story wooden lodge, both lodges meet there in 1862- 1864, then just the Mason’s from 1864-1867, then both meet next door in the new IOOF building. In 1867 Richard Fuller bought the lodge and it served as a hotel, Purdy’s Hotel, then after May 1893 as the City Hotel. The site burned in 1895. In the first half of the turn of the century the still belonged to Mrs. Fuller, the corner site was vacant but the small wooden building next to the IOOF building served as office space, and then a tailor shop. In 1911 the building housing 603 and 607 was built for Bank of Lincoln. . In 1913 615 5th St. was erected as the “Bank Annex”. The bank failed in 1933 and the U.S. Post office moved in. The annex became Sam Goldeen’’ clothing store from 1922-1933; Bob Tofft’s’ Electric & Sport 1934-40 (in west half); U.S. Post office, 1924-1940 (east half); and Tofft’s hardware 1940-1980. Currently the building houses Alma’s Bridal Boutique, Clay City Church and Moxie Hair.

11. Jansen Block – The Logan Livery Stable was built in the middle of the block by Hartford & Stauffer in 1864. George Aldrich bought the lots in 1880 and built the “twin warehouses” (still visible). Howard & Jansen moved their Buckeye Milling Co. here in 1892-93. Jansen bought out Howard in 1894 and continued his grain business there into 1900’s. In the first half of the 20th century the Walter Jansen grain business continued at the site until it was sold in 1990. In 1913 the site became known as the “Jansen Block” when Jansen has acquired all the buildings there. Currently the building has been restored as Lincoln Brand Feeds, and houses Buonarotti Ristorante, Freedom Floor Covering, Mrs. Fields & TCBY, Old Town Pizza, Tech Allstars and several other businesses.

MAP KEY 1. Beermann Home, 540 F St. currently part of the City of Lincoln. 2. Lincoln Carnegie Library, 590 Fifth St. still a library. 3. Lincoln Womens Club House, 499 E St. still the Womens Club House 4. Civic Auditorium, 511 Fifth S. still exists housing the Chamber, Senior Nutrition site, and the City of Lincoln recreation department. 5. Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 541 Fifth St. still exists 6. Bank of Lincoln, 603 Fifth St., currently Allstate Ins., Anna’s Boutique, Moxie Hair and Sleep Shop 7. IOOF Building, 625-645 Fifth St., currently empty 8. New Hoppert Building, 644 Fifth St., currently Simple Pleasures 9. Beermann Corner, 610-616 Fifth St., currently Barringer Realty, Panaderia 10. New Fleming Building, 654 Fifth St., currently Old Carousel, Ruby Goose and upstairs businesses 11. Jansen Block, Highway 65, currently Lincoln Brand Feeds 12. Butterfield Building, corner of Fifth & G st. (SW), currently Lincoln Brand Feeds 13. Ziegenbein / Fleming Building, corner of Fifth & G Str. (NE) 14. Bank of Western Placer, 517-519 G St. 15. Emmada Building, 531 G St., 16. Ingram Stores site, 543-547 G St. 17. Site of Lincoln Hotel, 599 G St. 18. Methodist Church, 629 Sixth St., still there 19. Zellner Building, 584-590 G St. 20. Site of Railroad depot, corner of Fifth & G Str.,(NW) 21. Gladding, McBean, 7th Street, still there 22. Lincoln Arts, 580 Sixth St., still there 23. Lincoln News Messenger, 553 F St., still there

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5. Veteran’s Memorial Hall –Silas Elder had the first business in the 1860’s and 1870’s, a blacksmith, wagon, and paint shop. Stephen Burdge next occupied the site, establishing a winery there in 1880 (he also owned the hotel at 5th & G). In 1897 the Town of Lincoln purchased the building and used it as a firehouse and town hall. The large bell at site 4. Was used as the town’s fire bell and was mounted above the town hall. In 1930 local WWI veterans succeeded in getting $10,000 from the county for constructing a Veteran’s Hall. Gladding, McBean donated 15,000 bricks, formal dedication took place June 14, 1930.

10. New Fleming Building Site – From 1863 until 1906 this site was part of the old Ziengenbein / Fleming building lot to the west. Stables and other out buildings for the businesses in the main building occupied this site. Fleming erected this new building in 1906 mainly to house the drugstore, but Arthur Leavell died before the building was completed. In the first half of the century the bottom floor was an ice cream parlor with a succession of owners until 1940. When the building was new the News Messenger was published on the second floor for a number of years.

15. Emmada Building – Early history Good Templar’s Hall was erected on this site in 1863 as a two story brick building. Lincoln’s first grammar school (grades 4-9) was housed here in 1864, later combined with the primary school at different site. In 1875 the building became “Grangers’ Hall” and in 1880 “Ahart’s Hall. Lincoln first telephone service 1893 and first elevator were here. In the last half of the 20th century in 1913, the owners Williamson and Ingram expanded the building. It was named “Emmada” after their wives Emma and Ada. There were a number of stores here during the years and currently Lincoln Florist, Sierra Hills Framing, Kim’s Country Kitchen and Pavilion Realty. Upstairs Psyberware and several other businesses, if you enjoy old building ambiance visit the upstairs too.

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4. Civic Auditorium –The only building to occupy this site before the turn of the century was the home of Galusha Gray. He was a pioneer in Virginia (town) and Fox’s Flat. Gray owned Lincoln’s first water system. He also served as a councilman and mayor. The town purchased the site in 1919 and the same year passed a bond issue (153 yes/15 no) to build a civic auditorium for $22,890. Currently houses the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and the Senior Nutrition site.

New Hoppert Building – In the early 1860’s a small wooden building on this site was used by attorney John Cannon. In the 1870’s it was used first for attorney Peter Singer, then by Chris Hoppert, whose bakery was next door. In 1892 Hoppert built a new building here and leased it first to Levy and Levitt (cousins) who opened a dry goods store “Farmer and Mechanics Store” until 1906. There was also a saloon here from 1916- 1920, followed by a pool hall and dairy bar until 1945. Currently Simple Pleasures and Catering.

14. Bank of Western Placer Site – Early history in 1862 John Ziegenbein purchased this property as part of the 100 feet of frontage on G St. stretching north from 5th. He never built on this parcel and sold it to Thomas Harper in 1878 who built his home here. In 1888 Harper moved his house to the back of the lot and had a brick store building constructed on the front. In the first half of the 20th century in 1914 the building was converted into the present structure with a classic revival front. It was the Bank of Western Placer from 1914-1927 for a short time it was Lincoln City Hall. Currently it houses Sweet Water Cottage and Lincoln Coin & Jewelry Exchange.

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16. Ingram Store Site- John Young was a partner in the Crocker and Young Store in Gold Hill before 1860. During the 1860’s he came to Lincoln and started a store at this site. In 1871 William Ingram became a partner with Young in a general merchandise store here. Ingram bought out his partner and sold out of all of his stock except for the drugs, the store then became Ingram’s Drug Store. Ingram was also postmaster in 1872. The post office was on this site most of the time from 1872-1900. Currently Maidu Financial and My Chocolate Affair will be opening soon.

13. Fleming Building –John Ziegenbein came into Lincoln from Daneville, about 5 miles NNE of Lincoln and bought this corner site in 1863. In 1888 A.C. Fleming and Alex Hemphill acquired the store, in the 1890’s they divided it into several stores. In the first half of the 20th century the Bank of Lincoln was on the corner from 1902-1911. This site housed a lot of different businesses through out the years, currently Morning Glory coffee shop, Nellows Chocolates, Lincoln City Barber, Lovely Nails, The Wardrobe, Candle Essence candle shop and Déjå Vu.

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7. IOOF Building –N.L. Day was the first occupant of this site. He came into Lincoln from Gold Hill when the railroad arrived in October of 1861 he opened a livery stable . In 1864 the Odd Fellows (a lodge) purchased the lot to build their lodge which was dedicated on Dec. 8 1864. The Odd Fellows and Masons met upstairs, and the downstairs served as a store. Joseph’s Dallman’s dry goods store was here until well into the 1890’s. At the turn of the century Fiddyment and Leavell (Louis) had a general store here. In the first half of the 20th century, Leavell had the store in 1903 then C.E. Finney took over. In 1905 the building was expanded to its present site. Finney occupied the new part, and Wyatt and May had a butcher shop in the old part. #645 was a butcher shop for over 50 years (Beermann’s most of the time.) #625 was a movie theater (photo theater) from 1913-1919, then a grocery store until 1955 (mainly Clingers). Alexander’s Drug store was at #627, 1916-1945, then C.C. Neville Electric Shop. In the 1920’s more than 10 fraternal organizations held their meetings upstairs. There were also professional offices there.

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3. Womens Club House – In 1867 Chauncey L. Hotchkiss purchased the lot. He was a school trustee, constable, and town Marshall, raising 9 children. After the family moved the Lincoln Women’s Club purchased the land and built a clubhouse. Carrie Gladding donated $3000 as a memorial to her mother, Gladding McBean & Co gave $1300 worth of building materials, other gifts from members amounted to $3500.

A Walking Tour of Historic Lincoln

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2. Library – The early history of this entire block of land was originally designated as a public square, but in 1896 the Town Trustees abandoned this block. In 1908 with a Carnegie grant and help from Gladding McBean the site was chosen for the library. The cornerstone was laid April 3, 1909 and the library opened September 1, 1909.

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1 & 9 Beermann Home and Beermann Corner- No dwellings or commercial buildings occupied this site in the 19th century. It was one of the several lots owned by Charles Beermann, who had a saddle and harness shop facing 5th St. near the corner of 5th & F. His home was also near the corner facing F St. Beermann arrived in Lincoln in 1880. The Beermanns lived at this house until 1952. Beermann Corner currently houses Barringer Realty and Panaderia La Michoacana.

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21. Gladding McBean- On October 11, 1873, the Placer Herald announced “Coal in Placer,” referring to the commercial quantities of coal 60 feet below the surface near 7th and G Streets in Lincoln. By Christmas of 1873 a steam hoisting works had been erected, a railroad spur had been laid to the mine entrance, and coal was being shipped to Sacramento. Within a year reports began circulating about beds of high quality potter’s clay lying above the beds of coal. In May of 1875 the Herald announced the formation of the “California Clay Manufacturing Company” by Charles Gladding, Peter McBean, and George Chambers, all of Chicago. The first clay was hoisted to the surface with the steam hoisting works erected to bring up the coal. The first products were sewer and water pipes. By 1882 chimney tops, firebrick, terra cotta ware, vases, urns, etc. were being made. In 1884 architectural terra cotta was added. The number of kilns and buildings grew rapidly and in 1896 kilns were fired by oil instead of wood. 22. Lincoln Arts-580 Sixth Street

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23. Lincoln News Messenger – The Messenger moved into this site Nov. 2005 it was the Messenger’s 13th move.

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Artists Continued from page 7 Valerie A. Zimany — Appleton, Wisc. Quintin Owens — Indianapolis, Ind. Rollie Younger — Cambria, Calif. Thomas Kerrigan — Tucson, Ariz. Liz Zacher — Athens, Ohio Judy Blake — Lincoln, Neb. Judit Varga — Rockville, Md. Dave Funk — Snyder, Texas Mike Lemke — Greeley, Colo. Stevens Strauss — Oakland, Calif. Carol Koffel in collaboration w/ Sarah Willmer — San Francisco Jonathan Kaplan — Denver, Colo. Jessica Regalado — San Francisco Viken Peltekian — Ashland, Wash. Mark Chatterley — Williamston, Mich. Brian Harper — Lorena, Texas Debbie Kupinsky — Long Beach, Calif. Tim Eads w/K. Caron, A. Rodriguez, & T. Ciasall — Detroit, Mich. Tom Alward — Flagstaff, Ariz. Tammie Rubin — Seattle John W. Hopkins — Grand Terrace, Calif. Ingrid Hendrix — Portland, Ore. Anna K. Ramsburgh — Fairbanks, Alaska Jill Birschbach — Evanston, Ill. Jamie Kirkpatrick — Seattle Gerard Justin Ferrari — La Crescent, Minn. Robin Murphy — Bayfield, Wisc.

“Gone Fishin” by Jonathan Kaplan “Animus” by Ingrid Hendrix

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Exhibitors Continued from page 10 Nancy Legge — San Anselmo, Calif. Brock Flamian — Newburgh, Ind. Deborah S. Ball — Evansville, Ind. Susan Bleckner Heller — Brooklyn, N.Y. Scott Zeigler — Barrington, Ill. Susan Clusener — Nipomo, Calif. Carol Molly Prier — Point Reyes Station, Calif. Pam Murakami — Aromas, Calif. Beth Ozarow — San Francisco Pam Lujan-Hauer — Albuquerque, N.M. Paul F. Morris — Fort Collins, Colo. Steven Allen — San Francisco Tom Decker – Berkeley, Calif. Lee Kavaljian — Sacramento, Calif. Lars Westby — Baltimore, Md. Nuala Creed — Petaluma, Calif. Catherine Merrill — San Francisco Susan Tunick — New York City “Shake Sugarfree” by Susan Tunick

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Lincoln: Our ‘All America City’ By Leona Reber Special to The News Messenger

he town of Lincoln, which has seen unprecedented growth in the past few years (it was named the fastest growing city in California two years in a row), has retained its small-town charm. In 2005, Money magazine recognized it as one of the top 100 cities in the United States to live, and people have moved here in droves. The population, since 2000, has seen a growth rate of 26 percent annually. Lincoln was a finalist in the All America Cities competition in 2005, and in 2006 was selected, in the same competition, as one of the best cities in America to live. The competition is sponsored by the National Civic League, and the All America City Award seeks to encourage and recognize civic excellence, honoring communities in which citizens, government, business, and non-profit organizations demonstrate successful resolu-

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FUN FACTS ABOUT GLADDING, MCBEAN ■ On April 23, 1881, Gladding McBean & Co. petitioned the town board of trustees for a permit to allow Frank Cook and Wm. M Sparks to carry concealed weapons to defend their interests while transferring coins from the local express office to the pottery. The permit was granted. There was no bank in Lincoln at that time and the pottery employees were paid in coin. The Wells Fargo Express office was situated near the northeast corner of Fifth and G Streets. ■ What would you do if you opened up your utility bill and saw a balance of around $70,000 for the month? If you were the accountant at Interpace Corp., you’d authorize its payment, because that is a fairly run-ofthe-mill bill at the local plant when it is in full operation. The plant currently operates on natural gas and electricity plus a standby propane fuel system.

A trick-or-treater gets a handout of candy from a merchant in Historic Downtown Lincoln on Halloween last year.

tion of critical community issues. It seems that they recognized that although many cities that experience

this type of growth change drastically, Lincoln has not. Growth has only made this “small-town” city a little larger, without ruining the friendly and welcoming atmosphere that makes it such a desirable place to live. Rolling hills, verdant farmland, historic buildings, established and new businesses have combined to create a pleasant amalgam. The month-long Feats of Clay celebration is only one of many celebrations and free events that occur yearly. Lincoln Arts & Culture Foundation, which sponsors Feats, also offers Concerts in the Park – free open air live music and cultural events that are held in Beermann Plaza throughout the summer. At its gallery at 580 Sixth Dt., ongoing, free-to-the-public exhibitions occur, and street fairs, arts and crafts fairs, Artists’ Shoppes and many more events unfold throughout the year. Car shows, parades, Fourth of July festivities, farmers’ markets, high school rodeo competitions and other

A fountain showcasing Gladding, McBean terra cotta graces downtown’s Beermann Plaza.

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A brief history of Gladding, McBean By Leona Reber Special to The News Messenger

he United States, it is said, was discovered quite by accident, when Christopher Columbus lost his bearings while seeking the West Indies. The discovery of rich clay deposits in Lincoln has a similar history. In 1875, Charles Gladding was cutting a road through the wilds of rural Lincoln, at the end of which he hoped to mine coal. Instead, he unearthed some of the best premium clay deposits he had ever seen. The excited man sent samples to friends Peter McGill McBean and George Chambers. They agreed with Gladding and by May 8, 1875, the three entrepreneurs had totally abandoned their coal mining and invested $12,000 to open the “Pottery,” as it is now affectionately known by locals. For more than 100 years, the Gladding, McBean terra cotta factory has been an integral part of Lincoln’s economy, employing many of the city’s families for generations as clay modelers, forklift and truck drivers, artists and laborers – all of the jobs required to produce its many products. Sewer pipe, to feed the first California building boom, was

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A view of Gladding, McBean factory from across the railroad tracks.

its first product. Sales were brisk, the factory grew and other products followed. In addition to the sewer pipe, brick, decorative and functional tile and roofing tiles became its mainstay. In the early 1900s, however, the factory began creating some of the most beautiful architectural garden statuary and pots in the world. Early ceramic garden art – much of it Art Deco designs of the 1920s and 1930s – that

was created at the factory, has become much sought-after collectibles, commanding high prices at auction and antique stores. Dishware too, designed and created at the factory, has found its way into the homes of discriminating collectors. The factory is also known worldwide for its decorative architectural masterpieces and beautifully detailed renovations. Factory artists are often called upon to recreate por-

tions of structural or decorative designs that have been damaged or destroyed – many times working from faded drawings or photographs as a guide. At one time, the factory had many competitors, but now it is the only major manufacturer of architectural terra cotta in the country to survive the Great Depression. Throughout its long history, some changes have been made. For the sake of cleaner burning fuel, the plant

changed from wood burning to natural gas, but many of the old methods, thought to be the best, are still used. Huge plaster molds are still handpacked and firmed with a clay-filled sack, swung by a worker, not a machine. When they are removed from their massive molds, it is human beings that pry the dry clay image from the mold. Clay pipes are still fired in “beehive” kilns – half-round brick structures that also act as showplaces and a gift shop during Feats of Clay. For 21 years, the factory has banded together with Lincoln Arts to produce a spectacular show, with the century-old kilns and factory acting as a backdrop for the nationally known ceramic competition. Yearly, 70 to 80 of the best in cuttingedge contemporary ceramics are displayed throughout the factory, and are viewed by thousands who walk the dusty floors, marveling at not only the artwork, but the historic, still-operating factory through which their docent-led tour groups wind. The original modelers were Italian and German craftsmen who immigrated to this country to work for Gladding, McBean. Many of them brought their families over and settled in the pastoral hills and valleys of Placer County.

Lincoln history books available during Feats XXI By Leona Reber Special to The News Messenger

erry Logan has always had a passion for words – and history. His legacy for Lincoln can’t be measured in dollars, as his meticulous chronicling of people and places is priceless. As the area’s unofficial historian, Logan has spent years collecting facts, names and historic photos of Lincoln and other small surrounding towns. He has written more than 300 articles for the Lincoln News Messenger in the last 25 years. A prolific writer, he has also

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penned more than a dozen books. Some are teacher training guides and foreign language textbooks, but those that many Lincolnites have jealously guarded in their private libraries are his volumes of local history. The first book – a 60-page, largeformat paperback edition – covers the earliest history of the area, from 18491900. Mining camps and town beginnings; 12 local school districts; the advent of the railroads; Gladding, McBean pottery beginnings; the town’s incorporation in 1890; as well as a listing of several hundred pioneer families, and early Sheridan history are covered.

More than 40 photographs chronicle the town’s growth – both the high points and the low. Book Two – also a large-format paperback edition – begins where the first one ended, in 1901, and takes us through life in Lincoln during the next 49 years. This volume begins with a brief review and summary of early history, and, covers: the beginnings of Lincoln High School (celebrating its 100th year in 2007); history of the 12 elementary districts that fed students into the high school; details on farms, farmers and farming; Sheridan and Lincoln businesses and business sites;

government services (since Lincoln became a city in 1890); effects on the town of the two World Wars; social and religious life; and continued mining in the area. Volume Two has 172 pages and 60 historic photos. Not surprisingly, Logan worked as a teacher most of his life. Logan’s historical volumes will be available through Lincoln Arts, both at the beehive kiln gift shop at Gladding, McBean during the tours, and at the gallery gift shop at the corner of Sixth and F Streets until they are sold out. Volume One is priced at $16.95 and Volume Two is $20.95, or, if both are bought together, they are $35.

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Lincoln News Messenger

SINCE 1969 • Friendly Staff! • Fresh Plants and Flowers • Fresh Produce Local Too! Supports Local Farmers • Meat Department - USDA Choice • Deli Department - Sandwiches Made to Order • Bakery - House Made Cakes and Other Desserts

Rainbow Market friendly Rainbow Market faces: Back Row: Left to right - Judy Smull, Charlene Kramer, Don Courtright, Annette Brewer, Christian Jackson, Bobby Pineschi, Connie Isdell. Middle Row: Connie Caparra, Tim McMillan, Peter Louie, Gail Salazar. Front Row: Taylor Syftestad, Chad Wilson.

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Proudly serving the local community since 1969 255 G STREET, LINCOLN •645-3855 • 6AM-10PM