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Show The Pyramid Horizon building houses exhibits by Oneita Sumsion Dedication of the new $1 million Horizon Building in 1995, at the Fairview Museum of History and Art has more than doubled exhibit space. The new building does not replace, but compliments the fine old school building (Heritage Building) which has housed museum exhibits in the past. The complex and outdoor area now offer more interesting and nostalgic exhibits than ever before. The new building was constructed specifically to house the life-siz- e replica of the Columbian Mammoth, also visible from outdoors through the massive east window. This majestic skeletal replica faces the mountains where the mammoth was discovered in August 1988, during construction work on Huntington Reservoir Dam. The skeletal remains of the find were taken to University of Utah where research was carried out. Tests determined the animal obviously died in a peat bog and soon thereafter was covered by a layer of clay silt several feet thick. The bones were so well preserved they had not fossilized. Scientific testing accurately fixed the date of the animals demise between 11,000 and 12,000 years ago. Amino acids and DNA have also been identified and it has been determined the mammoth was 65 years old when it died. two-buildi- Tests showed it had suffered from arthritis, as evidenced by obvious deformities present on the bones, and must have been in pain as it moved about. Material found inside the skeleton indicated the animals last meal included pine cones. Related to the present-da- y elephant, the animal was determined to be a "Mammuthus Columbi," or a Columbian Mammoth, not to be mistaken for a "Mammuthus Primigenius" or Woolly Mammoth. The Huntington Mammoth was a male, as indicated by pelvic bone structure. Marked differences are present in pelvic structure in all elephants. The Utah Museum of Natural History made the molds from the original bones. The mammoth replica was constructed at the College of Eastern Utah (CEU), Price, where the original bones are stored in an environmentally-controlle- d facility. Exposure of the original bones to the atmosphere would result in rapid deterioration and ultimate destruction. The museum board purchased the installed replica for $25,000. It was assembled under the direction of Stan Mortensen, Price Museum. Replicas of the Huntington Mammoth have also been placed in CEU Prehistoric Alberta, Museum; Calgary, Amdfumtim Section Guide May 20, 1998 2 Canada; Japan; Indonesia; Las Fairview Museum is number 004, or the fourth casting, Vegas, NV; Phoenix, AZ; and in Montana. The replica in the Museum summer hours Summer hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 6 p.m. Winter closing is at 5 p.m. May-Jun- e 3: Photography exhibit from Utah Arts Council Traveling Exhibition and National Endowment for the Arts. 20: 40 new additions of the Theodore Milton May Wasssmer Collection will be on display. t: Ansel Adams, Wasatch Academy collection of original signed photographs. June-Augus- The Horizon Building of the Fairview Museum of History and Art houses the Columbian Mammoth replica discovered at Huntington Reservoir in 1988. A FIELD OF .STARS 1998 15: "Turn, Turning, Turned", contemporary July turned wood objects by some of Americas important lathe artisans from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Utah Office if Museum Services, Utah Museums Association and Craft Supplies USA. July 14: Seventh annual Lace Day featuring the Beehive Lacers from throughout the state demonstrating the art of making several varieties of lace. Kids Art Gallery will be shown from September through the end of the next school year. The museum features continuous presentations of regional artists, selections from the Theodore Wassmer Collection and Avard Fairbanks sculptures. A Forest Service Information Center is planned for this summer on the grounds. For more information on events, museum lectures, and musical events, contact the museum at (435) 427-921- 6. American Birthday Celebration 4 JULY 1, 2 & 3 p.m., Richfield City Park DONT MISS IT! A Come to the Boston Tea Party! Come for the g ride' of Paul Revere! Come for the battles, the music, the pageantry, the inspring epic of the American Revolution! Here are the stories from the dusty school books of the past... woven into one great event--Th- e Birth of America as a Nation! show-stoppin- Now in its eighth year of production, this award- See a Field of Stars, celebrate the 4th, and have a great time with all the adventures available just for the Rock Fish Lake, Big Candy Mountain, Fremont Indian doing: State Park, Old Cove Fort, Capitol Beef, Bryce Canyon, PaiuteATV Trail, Mountaing Biking, Historic Sanpete Valley, Black Hawk Arena, Marysvale Mine Sites, Monroe Hot Springs and more. Well make you feel right at home! out-andbac- k winning musical....a fast Utah major rising pageant....is history come to life! Pageant admission is FREE! info: Field of Sars is sponsored by the Sevier Travel Council, Utah Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts. Other financial support comes from Sevier County, Richfield City, Civic Clubs, Businesses and Private Donors. |