Day 84 - Looking up to a piece of history!

mar 25

I worked on the Farm Book all day long -- getting ready for taxes. The only good thing about it... I could look up to see my beautiful piece of history. I found this treasure at the Utah State Surplus while looking for a truck for Steve. They were having a half price sale on everything. When I entered the building, I was immediately drawn to a light fixture in the center of the room. The sale price on it... $25.00. I didn't hesitate to buy it. Even through the dust, I could see the old patina showing through. Beautiful! A gentleman carried it out to the car for me and told me a little of its history.

"Do you know where this light came from?" (worker)

"No, I don't." (me)

"It came from the Carriage House behind the Governor's Mansion." (worker)

"Really!....." (me, in a very excited tone)

I was so excited. I brought it home, cleaned it up, and had Uncle Alfred fix the electrical to it. We hung it above the table in the dinning room. Now I have a piece of history, that I get to look up to everyday, in my house! The detailed shape, balls, and patina give the old metal chandelier character. It will go in my dining room in my new house, too. It is beautiful and I love it!