Modeling Healdsburg: Creations of a Master Woodworker
December 14, 2023 - June 2, 2024
Visitors of all ages will marvel at miniature scale models of historic Healdsburg street scenes along with full size high wheel bicycles and the first automobile in town, all handcrafted by talented woodworker Jon Lacaillade.
Special features in the exhibition include the Healdsburg Plaza 130 years ago; Healdsburg Avenue with “tourist parking” in 1935 and a model of Fitch’s Castle, Sotoyome Rancho. Cycling enthusiasts will especially enjoy seeing four types of antique bicycles made completely of recycled wood.
Jon studied historic photos from the Museum’s collection to construct the models and recreate the street scenes. His vintage bikes and cars reflect additional meticulous research and attention to detail. A longtime believer in the axiom, “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose,” Jon’s work is even more impressive since it is predominately created with salvaged and repurposed materials.
