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Preservation Advocacy with the Teton County Historic Preservation Board
Q: How did you become interested in Historic Preservation?
A: 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. -David Vandenberg, Board VP.
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Preservation Advocacy with the Teton County Historic Preservation Board
Q: What are your goals for the future of Preservation in Teton County?
A: I want the community to be more invested in preserving historic buildings and landscapes. We should be an example of what is going right, not wrong, when it comes to managing development pressures. -Maggie Moore, Board Member
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Preservation News! The Ellen G. Walker Shop has recently been added to the National Register of Historic Places! This exciting news was just announced in time for Preservation Month.
The Ellen G. Walker Shop was built in 1948 for Ellen G. Walker, a local businesswoman who operated her namesake women’s clothing store out of this log building until 1974 on N Glenwood Street. Walker was one of the first businesses to cater to ready-made clothing in Jackson, previously homesteaders had to make their own or order from catalogs. Walker made extensive trips to the big cities to source her wares, earning her the Million Mile Award from United Airlines in 1968. Her adjacent moccasin shop was said to have sold moccasins favored by astronaut John Glenn. The building was relocated to King Street in 1985 where it continues to serve as a women’s specialty clothing store.
📸: Ellen G. Walker Shop. Photo by Samantha Ford.
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Board Openings! Interested in supporting local preservation efforts? Join our volunteer board! Two openings for 3-year terms. Deadline to apply is 5pm on May 25, 2025. We are particularly in need of a secretary.
See application link in our bio.
When Women Ruled Jackson Hole…
Attend the return of “PETTICOAT RULES”, the musical that immortalizes the colorful early history of Jackson Hole, Wyoming!
The story focuses on the Roaring 20s period when Jackson shocked the nation by electing the country’s first all-female government, known as the “Petticoat Rule”. The play is narrated by Nick Wilson and brings to life many of the famous individuals of the day, including Rose and Henry Crabtree, Cissy Patterson, Cal Carrington, John D Rockefeller Jr and more!
Featuring a hilarious and heartfelt script by Mary Murfitt, and a rich, toe-tapping score with over twenty original songs composed by Pam Drew’s Phillips, PETTICOAT RULES has a long history of entertaining locals and visitors alike.
This special 25th anniversary engagement features live performances by the creators, a fully local cast and a limited run of only 15 shows. Get your tickets today and see Jackson’s history come alive on the Pink Garter Theatre stage.
MAY 23 - JUNE 14
Pink Garter Theatre
Ticket information available at www.tcajh.org
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Preservation Advocacy with the Teton County Historic Preservation Board
Q: What are your goals for the future of Preservation in Teton County?
A: There are so many. Preservation has never been, and will never be, about suspending buildings and landscapes in time. The most successful buildings and landscapes change to stay relevant for new uses. Preservation is about leveraging what we have. -Erin Gibbs, Board Member.
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O is for: Oxeye Window!
Oxeye windows are round or oval shaped, and often used as a decorative element that also brings in extra light to the interior. They were popular additions to several late 19th century architectural styles, and several revivals of earlier styles. Because of Jackson’s geography it was difficult to get such decorative elements delivered to the valley until the 20th century. They are a rare sight around town.
Keep an eye out for oxeye windows around town! Take a photo and tag us.
📸: Photo by Samantha Ford.
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Preservation Advocacy with the Teton County Historic Preservation Board
Q: What`s your favorite historic building in Teton County?
A: The Cowboy Bar–a classic that has somehow withstood the test of time, and hopefully, will continue to! It`s a great testament to how unique architecture and historic character can be an integral part of an internationally recognized destination. -Michael Stern, Board President
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Preservation News! The Coe Cabin has recently been added to the National Register of Historic Places! This exciting news was just announced in time for Preservation Month.
The Coe Cabin was built in 1914 as a small log home for Clarence and Martha Dow, who traded it for a team of horses from Si Ferrin. Later, the cabin was sold to Cora O’Grote in 1920 who operated a laundry business out of the building. She sold to Emily J. Thompson (later Emily Coe) a year later, who then added a large addition on the south from which to operate the laundry business. In 1922 the laundry business was sold, and the cabin was utilized as a rental property. In 1929 Emily and her new husband Edgar Coe moved into the cabin as their primary residence. Emily Coe died in 1946, and the house changed hands to Martha Marean, a popular local teacher. Martha also utilized the house as a rental property, and it suffered two fires during this period. One damaged the upper floor badly enough, it was still visible during later renovations in the 1980s and 2010s. In 1976 the popular Sweetwater Deli opened in the building, and the later Sweetwater Restaurant operated until 2017. In 2018 an extensive restoration was undertaken to preserve this early Jackson building. It is one of few to have the distinction of few changes since its construction and for remaining in its original location.
📸: Photo by Samantha Ford
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🗓️ Mark your calendars for the 2nd Tuesday of every month for the Preservation Board meeting!
🤝 Our next Board Meeting is Tuesday, May 13th 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:
📋 AGENDA: https://tetonhistoricpreservation.org/tchpb-meeting-documents/
💻 ZOOM LINK: https://bit.ly/teton-preservation-zoom
📸: Group standing outside Log Cabin Club. Collection of History Jackson Hole (2004.0106.009) @jacksonhole_history
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Preservation Advocacy! Q: How did you become interested in Historic Preservation?
A: I became interested in Historic Preservation more recently than most. I love the idea of keeping some older structures around town to remind us about the people that struggled to make it here in the old west. Older construction deserves to be preserved as a way of saying thank you to the earlier residents of the community.
-Nicholas Houfek, Board Member
May is Preservation Month! Join us all month long as we celebrate our historic built environment. Our Board is sharing what brings us all together to protect our heritage and history.
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May is Preservation Month! Join us all month long as we celebrate our historic built environment. We’ll share our Board’s diverse backgrounds and perspectives to highlight what brings us all together to protect our heritage and history. What are your goals for the future of preservation in Teton County? Share in the comments below!
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