Adobe
A building material made froma mixture of sun-dried mud and straw; also, a structure made from adobe bricks.

Beef Jerky
Dried, preserved beef where salt is used in the curing process.

Empire Style
Developed during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte in France, and popular in the United States from 1815-1830 and later toward the end of the 19th century, the Empire style attempted to follow design cues from ancient Rome, Greece and Egypt.

Armoire
A tall one or two-doored cupboard or wardrobe used for the storage of linens and garments.

Dredging
To dig, gather or remove a layer of sediment by dragging with a tool called a dredge.

Eastlake Style
A term applied to furniture design that stressed simplicity of form, which was first employed by English furniture maker Charles L. Eastlake in 1868

Rococo Revival
Characterized by "S" and "C" curves, scrolls and elaborate shell and floral carvings, the Rococo Revival style attempted to recreate the highly ornate style of furniture and architectural design which was popular in France during the early 1700's.

Greek Revival
Popular from about 1820-1850, followers of the Greek Revival incorporated elements of ancient Greek design in the buildings and furniture they produced.

Milk House
A building, designed to remain cool, where milk could be handled, cooled and bottled.

Regales
Lavish entertainments or parties popular by the owners of early California ranchos which often would continue for several days.

Renaissance Revival
Characterized by the use of classical forms and a symmetry of design elements harking back to 16th century France, the Renaissance Revival Style was popular in the United states from the 1860s to the 1870s.

Slate
A dark-colored tablet, usually made from slate, which could be written on, erased, and reused.

Stagecoach
A horse drawn coach which carried passengers and mail which ran on a regular schedule between established stops.

Steamer Trunk
A trunk which was shallow enough to be stowed beneath the berth in the cabin of a steam ship.

Thoroughbrace
A suspension system for horse drawn carriages made from leather rather than from metal which provided an exceptionally smooth ride.

Victorian
A movement in art and architecture during the Victorian era (1837-1901) which attempted to adapt earlier styles to industrial-age needs.