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John Lamb’s Wood Carving Tools
The John Lamb Exhibit has been open for almost two months now, and we thrilled to have had visitors come in to enjoy it! We understand that it may still be difficult for many to join us in person due to COVID-19 restrictions, so we will be sharing virtual highlights with you in case you can’t make it in just yet.
John Lamb’s work and dedication were crucial in the historic preservation of not only Lockport but many canal towns along the Ilinois & Michigan. John saw the importance of the history in this area in an age when many historic districts around the country were experiencing a decline. Through his efforts in research, publications, education, and the creation of the Old Canal Days Celebration, the I&M became the nation’s first-ever National Heritage Corridor, and Lockport experienced some much-needed economic growth. It is easy to admire the amount of time and effort John gave to this community, but it is even more special to display work that was so close to his heart.
John is an incredibly skilled carver and painter, and we are fortunate enough to display many of the works he crafted throughout his life. He was not only deeply passionate about history but also in his faith and in nature. A walk through the exhibit will be a walk through the life story of one of Lockport’s most treasured citizens. |
