Historic Fireplace Figures

This is a clever display of fireplace statues, very popular in the pioneer era as ways to hold fire tongs, wood, or any other accoutrements that were needed to heat houses.  These always came in pairs, and were often whimsical in nature, like a dog and a cat, a gnome and a giant, or the three musketeers. 

You are impressed with their varied nature and craftsmanship.  Once you've seen them all, you're ready to head out down the street.

Your mother did ask you to purchase a paper.