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Blue Ox
The blue ox Millworks is housed in a turn-of-century building, formerly
occupied by the North American Power Company that provided electricity for
early Eureka's trolley cars. Ironically, electricity is not used at
the authentic Victorian sawmill to operate some of their equipment that
dates from the mid-1800s. The same hand operated machinery equipment
and techniques that produced ornate gingerbread, appliques, and moldings
for yesterday's Victorians houses are being used today to create custom
millwork for clients, with an emphasis on the Victorian era.
Eric and Viviana Hollenbeck, owners of the Blue Ox, founded the School
of Traditional Arts in 1991. In 1999 the Hollenbeck's Community
School program became an official campus for Humboldt County's at-risk
youth. These students will provide demonstrations during the tour.
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The park like garden of June Beal, EHS Director of Membership, will
be the setting for our summer festivity on July 28 beginning at
noon. This follows our tour of the Blue Ox Millworks. Members
are asked to bring a covered dish, salad, for dessert for six people
The centerpiece of the garden is a a beautiful gazebo on a sweeping
emerald green lawn, surrounded by shrubs, trees, and flowers, all of which
have been planted and tended by June Beal's artistic hands.
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Saturday, July 28
10:00-11:30
- Tour of the Blue Ox Millworks
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Foot of X Street, Eureka
12:00-1:30
- Picnic in June Beal's park-like garden
- Live music in the garden
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3223 W Street, Eureka
Optional visit Clarke Museum (donation appreciated)
3rd and E Street, Eureka
*Cost of ticket: $8:00 Members
$10:00 Non-members
Deadline for tickets: Wed. July 24th
* Cost of ticket includes the Blue Ox tour, Lunch, and drawing for
lovely prizes
Members: Please bring a covered dish, salad, or dessert for six people
For information or tickets call 442-8937 or 445-8775 |
