We advocate for sustaining Teton County’s unique sense of place by preserving our architectural and landscape heritage. Join us on our mission to support our community character.
📖 Our first Preservation Dictionary term is looking at the difference in use between “historic” and “historical.” Though both terms tend to be used interchangeably, they do have separate meanings.
🏠 Usually “historic” refers to a specific thing, like the National Register of Historic Places. Or the historic home of George Washington.
📜 “Historical” generally carries a broad or general reference to something relating to the field of history, like a historical society. Or the historical records or accounts of an event.
🪧 The field of Historic Preservation doesn’t use “historical” because it describes the preservation of historic places, like George Washington’s home.
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🅰️ A-Frames were part of the 20th century modern movement, and were especially trendy from the 1950-1970s.
🔺 The distinctive shape of the rooflines extending from the gable peak to the ground resemble the letter “A” and thus gave the style its name.
🛩️ The style was first popular as a vacation home, with the steeply sloped roofline being suitable for a variety of environments, especially snowy ones.
✨ The style slowly fell out of favor as the limitations of the roof doubling as walls became apparent for both interior layout and energy efficiency. Nonetheless, this style became an icon of the later-middle 20th century architecture.
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🧑🏫 We’re starting a new series to dive into the different types of historic architecture and architectural details that you’ll encounter in Jackson`s town boundaries. Come back Thursday for the first in the series!
🏫 To make it easy to follow, we’re using the tried and true A-B-C format: one style or detail to each letter of the alphabet! What are we going to do for XYZ?? You’ll have to wait and see…
🗓️ Hay there! Mark your calendars for the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
🤝 Our next Board Meeting is next Tuesday, March 12th from 7-9pm in person and via Zoom. Meetings are held in the Teton County Board of Commissioners Meeting Room.
👥The public is welcome to comment at every meeting. For details about this month’s meeting, see the links below:
🤔 Have you wondered what makes a building or resource eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places? There are three categories where requirements must be met: Significance, Age, and Integrity.
🏠 Integrity is made up of seven different aspects: Location, Setting, Design, Materials, Workmanship, Association and Feeling. A building can be significant for its ties to history, but only if enough integrity (like original architectural details) remain intact.
📐 This month we’re diving into the third aspect of integrity: Design! In keeping with Location and Setting, the integrity of Design is part of the overall look and function of a building or property. Design can incorporate large-scale plans like landscape architecture, or a specific function of a building. For example, large haylofts on dairy barns were an essential design for hay storage. Another example might be missing decorative details that relate to a particular architectural style. Missing columns from a Greek Revival style building would be an essential design element that, when removed, severely impact the integrity.
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📸: White Grass Barn (JHHSM 1991.3612.001) #HistoricPreservation #ThisPlaceMatters #JacksonHoleWyoming #HistoricWyoming #SavingPlaces #JacksonHoleHistory #JacksonHole #History #ThatsWY
🏔️ Corbet’s cabin was built in 1965 to support the construction of the first aerial tram, which opened in 1967. After the tram was completed, the building was used for operations and a warming hut. Over the years the building became adorned with old pairs of skis belonging to regulars and notable individuals. The building has become an iconic piece of Jackson Hole ski history, playing host to 56 years of tram riders.
🧇 The world-famous waffles started in 2009, and are now offered during both the winter and summer seasons. The winter waffle cook job comes with a unique skill requirement: expert-level skiing. If the aerial tram is out of service, there’s only one way down the mountain.
⛷️ The cabin is named after Barry Corbet, a ski instructor and mountain guide who was with Paul McCollister on their first exploratory run down Rendezvous Mountain in 1960. As the famous story goes, Barry looked up a narrow crevice and casually remarked, “Someday, someone will ski that, it will be a run.” The first person to actually ski it was Lonnie Ball, a ski patroller. The short chute is internationally known as one of the toughest ski runs in the United States.
👇 Do you have memories of Corbert’s Cabin or waffles? Share them below!
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Every month we’re highlighting members of our Board to get to know their diverse backgrounds and expertise. This month we’re featuring Board Member, David Vandenberg.
How did you become interested in Historic Preservation? My wife and I wanted to save our 83 year-old house, so we became the first residential property located in the town of Jackson to utilize and apply for the Historic Preservation Board`s list of planning tools. The tools provide incentives for a landowner to apply for historical designation, which in turn gives leeway for setbacks, liveable square footage and a host of other bonuses. It is my aspiration to help others understand the benefits of keeping an old home.
What’s your background, and what perspective do you bring to the Board? 9 years on the Town of Jackson`s Planning Board, two as the vice chair and two as the chair. For the past 17 years, I`ve been involved in real estate sales and currently run the local Compass Real Estate Brokerage.
What’s your favorite architectural detail or style? Modern.
What’s your favorite historic building in Teton County? Phil Baux Cabin, which is currently on blocks at the Karns Meadow park.
If you could live in any building anywhere in the world, what would it be? A bamboo tree fort in Indonesia.
What are your goals for the future of Preservation in Teton County? To help raise awareness of the importance of buildings as they relate to our culture and history. And to help property owners in the town of Jackson utilize the array of historic preservation planning tools which will ultimately help to keep more old buildings around for as long as feasible.