HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-12-16; Parks & Recreation Commission; 1205-2; Hacienda Table & Six Chairs Donation ReceiptPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL I AB## 1205-2 I TITLE:
#TO. DATE: 12-16-05 RECEIPT OF DONATION
STAFF: CALARCO
HACIENDA TABLE AND SIX CHAIRS
INFO
ACTION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive donation and recommend acceptance by City Council.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park recently received a generous donation of a beautifully
handcrafted dining table and set of six matching chairs from Ms. Pamela Billings of San Diego,
CA. Ms. Billing's daughter, Kelley Keatly, is a Rancho Carrillo resident and frequent visitor to the
Ranch. Last March Ms. Keatly rented the facility for her mother's 60th birthday party celebration.
It was this fortunate event at the Ranch that paved the way for the future donation.
In September 2005 staff was contacted by Ms. Billings who wished to donate the table. She
fondly recalled her visit, and believed that Carrillo's hacienda would be the ideal location for such
a beautiful piece. The handmade table was originally purchased in Palm Springs, and was
designed and built by a craftsman from Guadalajara, Mexico. The table is of solid wood
construction, with a honey oak finish and a ceramic tile inlay. The chairs are leather, and each
has a unique etched design on the back.
The table and chairs have been placed in Leo and Deedie's historic bedroom for both use and
display.
The table was donated in loving memory of Ms. Billing's husband, Stephen S. Billings-"A life-
long San Diegan, a Mexican-American, who was a fan of the Cisco Kid and was knowledgeable
about Mexican American history and culture."
Donation valued at $6,500.
A timely letter of appreciation was sent to Ms. Billings acknowledging her generous donation to
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park.
EXHIBITS:
1. Photo: Hacienda Table Overview
2. Photo: Hacienda Table Detail
3. Photo: Captain's Chair
4. Photo: Captain's Chair Hand Carving Detail
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