A Brief History Of Adirondack Chairs
Adirondack chairs have been around now for about 100 years. Their history is a bit sketchy, but it is believed that they originated from the Westport chair. But let’s start back at the very beginning, and the motivation behind these wonderful Americana chairs. There was a man named Thomas Lee who would vacation each summer [...]
Turning the page on history
Chagrin Solon Sun Calendar of Events, July 29-Aug.4 THURSDAY Fairmount Center for the Arts, 8400 Fairmount Road, Russell. Art Show “Re-Compositions” featuring the paintings of Anthony Valentino Robinson. The exhibit is free and runs through Aug. 28. Call for the best viewing times. (440) 338-3171. Read more on Chagrin Solon Sun Tribe Calendar: August 2010 [...]
Rocking Horses: the Regal History of a Favorite Toy
The rocking horse and its larger cousin, the carousel horse have been entertaining children (and adults) for ages. Some sources say that the rocking horse first made its appearance in the 17th century, possibly as a tool to start to teach young children how to ride. It wasnât until two centuries later, during [...]
