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This past Saturday my father, Jerry Apps, held a book signing and program at Horse Drawn Days at Stonefield Historic Site near Cassville, Wisconsin. His newest book “Horse Drawn Days: A Century of Farming with Horses” was published by the Wisconsin Historical Society Press so it seemed natural to have a book signing at this location. I was at this location a couple of years ago shooting photos for a different project, and always wanted to get back and take some more photos. This event, and others like it, really makes Stonefield shine. When you step into the 1900 re-creation village you think that you stepped back in time. To me, it felt like a combination of “A Little House on the Prairie” and an old Clint Eastwood movie.
I hope Stonefield continues to operate so this generation understands that the internet wasn’t always around. Oh ya, Jerry Apps did a fine job with his two book talks.
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A one bottom riding-plow was demonstrated at the 1900 Farmstead which is a re-creation based on 1901 Agriculture plan.
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Scott Sanders, demonstrating horse shoeing in the Livery Stable which is part of a 30 building re-creation based on Wisconsin villages a century ago.
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Taking a break while plowing with a one bottom riding-plow at Stonefield Historic Site.
Red hot metal just taken out of the forge during a blacksmith demonstration at J. Brown, Blacksmith, part of a 30 building re-creation based on Wisconsin villages a century ago.
Scott Sanders, demonstrating horse shoeing in the Livery Stable which is part of a 30 building re-creation based on Wisconsin villages a century ago.
A log cutting demonstration part of the circle saw exhibit in a 30 building re-creation based on Wisconsin villages a century ago.
A covered bridge leading to the 1900 Village where a 30 building re-creation based on Wisconsin villages a century ago.
Warren Sveum taking part in a Wheelwright demonstration in the Gastrow's Carpenter Shop, Cooperage & Wheelwright Shop. The business is part of a 30 building re-creation based on Wisconsin villages a century ago.
Warren Sveum taking part in a Wheelwright demonstration in the Gastrow's Carpenter Shop, Cooperage & Wheelwright Shop. The business is part of a 30 building re-creation based on Wisconsin villages a century ago.
An old cash register in the saloon, part of a 30 building re-creation based on Wisconsin villages a century ago.
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Jay Eastlick - Great pics, Steve (per usual).
Mike Moen - Hi Steve,
I always enjoy your pictures. Lets see more !!
admin - Thanks Mike, I have always liked going and photographing things on my own time. There is no pressure to shoot photos for print, I feel a bit more creative.