Jose Contreras, the masterful stonemason! We, at the Monrovia Historical Museum, are continually fortunate to have such wonderful benefactors. One of those is Norm Haley of Norm Haley Real Estate. Norm generously donated his company's services for our upcoming exhibit, “Monrovia History Through Architecture.” He commissioned Jose Contreras, his dedicated and talented stonemason, to do the job and we are so grateful! Thank you, Norm and Jose, for taking time out of your busy schedules to complete the stonework portion of this exhibit!
Using almost 2,000 pounds of rubble granite, Jose skillfully and with exceptional precision, crafted the porch stonework that complements Mark Houston's design for this Craftsman façade. The full-view photo below showcases the beauty of the granite stone pillars with the finished battered wood columns. We commend Jose's masterful craftsmanship!
While we still await the finishing touches to this construction project, we are thrilled with the progress! As we look ahead to the completion of this exhibit, currently projected for the Fall, it bears repeating how truly appreciative we are of all the companies and individuals, like Norm Haley, who contribute valuable time and services to make this exhibit a reality--a truly special and memorable exhibit, not just for the Monrovia Historical Museum but for the entire community!
More to come! Stay tuned!
While we still await the finishing touches to this construction project, we are thrilled with the progress! As we look ahead to the completion of this exhibit, currently projected for the Fall, it bears repeating how truly appreciative we are of all the companies and individuals, like Norm Haley, who contribute valuable time and services to make this exhibit a reality--a truly special and memorable exhibit, not just for the Monrovia Historical Museum but for the entire community!
More to come! Stay tuned!
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