Petersen's Rock Garden, Redmond, Oregon
Another addition to 'The Sentinel Project': A collaboration with ToPa 3D and Restore Oregon to document 100 historical sites and forms of architecture throughout Oregon with laser scanning, panoramic photography, and various 3D technologies, sharing Oregon's rich history with 3D technology - 2012-Present.
In the spring of 2012, the ToPa 3D team documented Petersen's Rock Garden - a favorite roadside attraction built in the early 20th century. Using laser scanning, panoramic photography, professional photography and film, GPS, and photo-based 3D model extraction, this site was entirely documented in 3D. Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of this unique team, Petersen's Rock Garden was preserved digitally in that moment in time. The data from this preservation effort was used for submission to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) which included hundreds of RAW format photos, laser scans converted into an accurate 2D site map, and exhaustive research documentation on the history of this site. Special thanks to the owners and curators of Petersen's Rock Garden and Museum. Their patience and support was invaluable to the completion of this project.
Special thanks also goes to the ToPa team:
Paul Tice - Laser Scanning, 3D scan/photo processing, animation, project coordination
Michael Hall - NRHP research and submission
Tim and Kylie Park - Professional film interviews and photography
The Staff of Restore Oregon - Coordination, panoramic image capture
Lys Opp-Beckman - Laser Scanning, 3D photo processing
Oregon's NRHP Candidate Selection Committee
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History by 'Restore Oregon'
In 1906 Rasmus Petersen moved to Redmond (four years before the city's official incorporation) to begin an agricultural operation. An avid rock collector and notable within the geology community, Petersen amassed a significant collection of local rocks. By the mid-1930s, a sizable rock garden began to appear on his property.
Over the years, acre by acre, obsidian, jasper, agates, thunder eggs, and petrified wood took form in sculptures. By the 1950s, castles, ponds, bridges, villages, and various designs of rocks covered four acres. The property became a tourist magnet, becoming one of Redmond's best-known attractions.
Since Petersen's death in 1952, the family has operated the rock garden as a museum and roadside attraction. Although the will and the interest are present, the Rock Garden needs major maintenance, a business plan and a publicity campaign to ensure stewardship and funds are available to overcome vandalism, theft, and condition issues. Its significance to the local community -- and its unique expression of mid-century roadside architecture -- make the Peterson Rock Garden a real gem.
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The following panoramas can be viewed in Google Earth Street View:
http://www.gigapan.com/gigapans/105470
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http://www.gigapan.com/gigapans/105382
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Historic Petersen Rock Garden, Redmond Oregon
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Re: Historic Petersen Rock Garden, Redmond Oregon
That looks amazing! I really like all the different colours in the rocks that make it.
Great use of laser scanning as well.
Great use of laser scanning as well.
If you don't see that there is nothing, then you are kidding yourself.
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Thanks Matt! I appreciate the kind words. This was a really fun project with a lot of different people involved. The weather was great, the people were fun, and the equipment worked! The panorama's were made using the Epic Pro by Gigapan. Thanks to Jonathan Coco for the equipment recommendation on that one!Matt Young wrote:That looks amazing! I really like all the different colours in the rocks that make it.
Great use of laser scanning as well.
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Re: Historic Petersen Rock Garden, Redmond Oregon
Superb colour and definition.
Well Done.
Regards
Paul
Well Done.
Regards
Paul
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