Many of you may know that the Magoffin Home is made of adobe. However, the science of adobe construction is more elusive. When the first train arrived in El Paso, the building materials made available changed construction in El Paso and adobe quickly became a lost art. Join our educator, Machelle Wood, as she discusses all the fascinating science behind the building of the Home and why it has survived for so long. From chemistry to physics, this simple and unassuming construction style is more sophisticated than you may think.
This is a free lunch-time lecture. Please bring your lunch and join us in the Visitor Center at 1117 Magoffin Ave. Tables and chairs will be provided.