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From the Vault: Swiss 19th Century Pocket Watch

This beautiful 19th century, 18 karat gold pocket watch was a gift of Marilyn Curtis. This watch was hand crafted by the Swiss artist Jonas Bergner for Mr. Henry Curtis’s maternal grandfather, Lawson. The original portable timepiece was slightly smaller than the size of a teacup, and was worn around the neck. Known as Nuremburg […]

Redwood History: Washington Statue, 1932

In honor of George Washington’s birthday each year, the Newport Artillery Company comes to the Redwood to give a cannon salute to our first president at the base of his statue. This particular statue has caused quite a bit of intrigue and speculation over the years, but due to recent research efforts, has become less […]

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