"'American Made,' the 9 1/2-foot tribute to this former leather capital's history, was moved from McCallum's Tannery Row studio into a small park across the street last Saturday, ringed by six hitching posts and six benches made of granite and iron and a surround of engraved pavers.
The life-size portrait of cowboy movie star Roy Rogers, his faithful steed Trigger and saddlemaker John Johnson representing the hundreds of leather workers who came before him freezes a moment in time.
Rogers, his Western scarf uplifted by wind, looks as if he's trying to calm his horse, who's reared up on two legs. Johnson holds the Western saddle aloft, ready to place it on Trigger's back the minute he touches back down on all fours.
No matter if it ever actually happened this way: The action trio tells Buford's story writ small."
Interesting what small towns are known for.
Saturday, March 25, 2006
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