Concretealo, Circle 3 RanchRay Otis Smith (1920-1999)
About the Artist/Site
Born August 11,1920 in Vinecreek, KS, 2 miles from current home. Parents were Penn Dutch farmers. Started building retaining wall for house in 1966-67 with native rock, ”melted sand” rock of unique shapes (a la John Mason), put together beautifully. Stone patio in shape of map of US. Started map approximately 1971-72 with rocks collected over the US when he delivered campers. Visitors came as a result of word of mouth. Also built large concrete buffalo sculpture overlooking hill. Raised cattle and buffalo. Lived a few miles West of Longford, KS.
~SPACES Archives
Materials
concrete, rock, stone
SPACES Archives Holdings
1 folder: clippings, images
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Map & Site Information
Chapman, Kansas, 67458
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Latitude/Longitude: 38.9722212 / -97.0225139
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