52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Week 22
Prompt - Creativity
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| 1980 circa - Anton (Tony) Hoffart |
In Tony Hoffart's obituary it states that he had many talents and shared them often with his family, friends and churches. His woodworking skills are even enjoyed now long after he is gone.
Shortly after his marriage to Clara he made a cedar chest for her as a Christmas present.
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| 1958 - Cedar Chest Built by Tony Hoffart For His Wife |
Tony and Clara's daughter, Norma has inherited it. The cedar chest was not one of the pieces that Clara couldn't move to her new residence. Norma brought it to her home and has the daunting task of going through all the paperwork that has been stored in it over the years. Notice that there is also a drawer in the bottom.
In 1953, Tony made this entertainment centre long before they were common home pieces of furniture. Notice the record player in the top left corner and a space for his radio right next to it fitting like a glove. I believe that is the speaker underneath it. He made the vertical shelves for the records.
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| 1965 - Tony Hoffart Built His Garage in Their Park Avenue Home |
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1967 circa - Tony bought a kit to make a boat. Bill recalls that the boat appeared in the basement during the time that Clara and the kids were out at a church Lenten service. Tony started to pre-assemble it in the basement but of course it was not built there. The boat was named "Norma".
Norma, Great Great Uncle Henry and Bill Hoffart
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| 1979 - Jill is Sitting In Front of TV Stand That Tony Made For Us |
1980 Christmas - Jill is trying out her new doll bed that Grandpa Tony made for her.
1985 Christmas Day - Grandpa Tony made Jill and Jackie toy boxes for all their toys. Sorry grandpa but their toys would not all fit in these two toy boxes.
The China Cabinet is my favourite piece that Tony made. Clara had given him the exact design that she wanted for her special dishes, silverware and table linens. It was so beautiful. In 2011 when Clara moved from her 3 bedroom apartment to the Luther Tower she gave it to Jill and Chris.
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| 1983 - Jackie Waiting For Christmas Dinner Next to China Cabinet. |
The China Cabinet.
Photograph taken today.
Wendy
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