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Post-Pagoda Rewards for Sid and Friends
Sid and his friends celebrating at a restaurant after installing the roof for the pagoda in Sid's backyard. Russell Pratt Mecalf is 2nd from right raising a bottle of beer. On his right is possibly...
Cecil's Boot Ranch
A cowboy hat, a western saddle and a pair of cowboy boots produced by Cecil's Sandals on the Southeast Asian-styled "Guardian Lion" sculpture in Sid's backyard.
Japanese Tea Pavilion in Sid's Backyard
Japanese Tea Pavilion, multi-tiered pagoda and the torii gate in Sid's backyard. Madison-Kipp Corporation is in the background.
Arch and Sculptures in Sid's Backyard
1967
View of Sid's backyard looking towards the back of the house. There is a large arch in the center with wind chimes hanging on it. Shrubs, trees, plants and other sculptures are on either side of a ...
"Monumental Oriental Head"
View of the sculpture, titled "Monumental Oriental Head" of a Buddha in the backyard of Sid's house. In the background in the yard are other sculptures, and the pagoda. In the far background is the...
Red and Blue Lantern in Sid's Backyard
Red and blue lantern set up on rocks in Sid's backyard.
