Solomons Castle Part 01 of 04

Authors

USF Special Collections
Andy Huse

Publication Date

5-30-2008

Abstract

Howard Solomon, artist and creator of Solomon’s Castle in Ona, Florida, guides visitors through his hand-built, whimsical castle constructed entirely from repurposed materials. In this lively tour, Solomon describes his sculptures—crafted from discarded objects such as oil drums, car parts, beer cans, and coat hangers—while sharing humorous stories and puns that bring each piece to life. Visitors from Connecticut also reflect on the uniqueness and creativity of the site. The recording captures Solomon’s inventive spirit, his decades-long building process, which began in 1972, and the imaginative environment he created on his ninety-acre property along Horse Creek.

Keywords

Folk art, Metal sculptures, Architecture, Wood-carving, Assemblage, Recycling in art

Extent

00:06:50; 3 page transcript

Geographic Location

Hardee County (Fla.); Ona (Fla.)

Language

English

Format

Digital Only

Document Type

Video

Identifier

libraries_web_archive-1069

Was this content written or created while at USF?

Yes

Scholar Commons Citation

USF Special Collections and Huse, Andy, "Solomons Castle Part 01 of 04" (2008). USF Libraries' Web Archive. 71.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/libraries_web_archive/71