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Description: Old Trapper's Lodge Text on the plaque is: Old Trapper's Lodge is one of California's remarkable twentieth century folk art environments. It represents the life work of John Ehn (1897 - 1981). A self-taught artist who wished to pass on a sense of the old west, derived from personal experiences, myths, and tall tales. From 1951 to 1981, using his family as models, and incorporating memorabilia, the "Old Trapper" followed his dreams and visions to create the lodge and its "Boot Hill". California Registered Historical Landmark No. 939. PLAQUE PLACED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION IN COOPERATION WITH SAVING AND PRESERVATION ARTS AND CULTURAL ENVIRONMENTS, A NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION. MARCH 25, 1985
Title: CHL- 939 Old Trappers Lodge (3514943318)
Credit: CHL# 939 Old Trappers Lodge
Author: Konrad Summers from Santa Clarita (Valencia) , California, USA
Usage Terms: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0
License: CC BY-SA 2.0
License Link: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0
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