“McPolin Farm”
20″x24″ giclee on canvas $750 value
One of the great gifts that artist give to world, is leaving a legacy of history through their paintings. Oft times they record the world around them and leave it for future generations to enjoy.
Dix Baines painted “McPolin Farm”, located outside of Park City, Utah early in his career. At the time there were few buildings encroaching on it’s bounderies. The original painting was purchased and is part of a private collection. As this is such a historical site, Dix released a limited edition giclee valued at $750. He has donated one unframed giclee of ”McPolin Farm” as the top prize of the Studio drawing for his daughter Rachel’s fundaiser. To participate contact the Studio at 720.353.2670 to purchase a $50 ticket for the drawing.
Here is just a bit of history about “McPolin Farm” that was found at www.parkcity.org
“The Farm was purchased by the Citizens of Park City in 1990 to protect and enhance the entry corridor and maintain open space. The original 160-acre farm was homesteaded in 1886 by the Harrison McLane family and acquired by Isabelle and Dan McPolin around 1900. In 1908 the McPolins erected the barn of recycled timber salvaged from an old tailings mill. The barn was built by fitting timbers together without the use of nails. The barn is 7,468 square feet including the loft, and the milking parlor, added in the 1950′s, is 1,500 square feet. Windows have been installed in the barn for public viewing….
Patrick and Grace McPolin inherited the farm in 1923 and operated it as a dairy farm until they sold it to D. A. Osguthorpe, a Salt Lake veterinarian, in 1948. He increased the herd to 100 and built the milking parlor. The old house burned shortly after Osguthorpe purchased the farm. A concrete block house was built across the highway where members of the family lived until Park City purchased the farm in 1990.
The Farm has been extensively refurbished, including stabilizing the barn, to maintain it as the most significant visual feature of the valley and an entry corridor landmark. The bucolic setting provides a haven from today’s fast-paced life and welcomes residents and visitors to Park City. A hiking/skiing/biking trail is located along the upper edge of the property. ”
–www.parkcity.org