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Jackson’s historic Town Square is Stop #1 on our Self-guided Historic Downtown Jackson Walking Tour. Did you know it was originally not meant to be open space, and was lotted for eight commercial lots? Instead, the area became a local hangout for stray cattle and rogue cowboys and undesirable for development. Check out the walking tour link in our bio and find out how it became the green space we love today.
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Today we’re actively working to keep Jackson’s old neon signs, and to keep the old buildings they’re attached to. But in the 1980s they were banned. After the first was installed in 1938 the response was “how far will it go?” For those who remember the 1970s, it went quite far. Just take a look at the historic photo above. Who remembers when Broadway looked like this?
To explore more about Jackson’s now-iconic neon signage, see the link in our bio to the recent @jacksonholemag article by former TCHPB President Katherine Wonson.
📸: Broadway looking east 1960s-1970s. (2005.0006.005 History Jackson Hole Collection) @jacksonhole_history
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Jackson’s historic Town Square is Stop #1 on our Self-guided Historic Downtown Jackson Walking Tour. Did you know it was originally not meant to be open space, and was lotted for eight commercial lots? Instead, the area became a local hangout for stray cattle and rogue cowboys and undesirable for development. Check out the video and find out how it became the green space we love today.
Thanks to @jacksonholerose for working with us on this series. Funding provided by @visitjacksonhole with support from Teton County and the Town of Jackson. Videography by Bill Killon, Bannertree Films. Still photography by Matt Stirn Photography @mattstirn . Historic photos are property of History Jackson Hole @jacksonhole_history and published here with permission.
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Hidden within several of Jackson Hole’s barns dating to the 1940s are… staircases!?
Tucked away in a corner of Grand Teton National Park, the Hunter Hereford barn shares the secrets of its past in its unique design.
In this recent @jacksonholemag article by former TCHPB President Katherine Wonson, you can investigate the anatomy of one of these iconic barns.
See the link in our bio for the full story.
📸: Samantha Ford
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It`s Preservation Month and we`re re-launching Teton Heritage Tours!
Teton Heritage Tours is a video series supporting our self-guided walking tour of downtown Jackson. Focused on the historic downtown core, each of the twelve stops has a direct connection with Jackson’s past, and a unique story that helped to shape the town as we see it today. The tour can be taken on foot, or from the comfort of your home. Watch the videos, read the in-depth research or appreciate then-and-now photographic perspectives. Designed for locals and tourists alike, we’re excited to share our important history. Step back in time with us and experience the charm of the Last of the Old West.
Check out the tour or video series at the link in our bio.
The walking tour and video series was created by the Teton County Preservation Board with funding provided by @visitjacksonhole, with support from Teton County and the Town of Jackson. Historic photos are property of @jacksonhole_history, and are published with permission.
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S is for: Saddle Notches
Saddle notched logs are one of the most popular corner notching types in Jackson Hole. Corner notches are the interlocked connection points that help join log structures together and provide strength. A variety of different types can reflect age, tools used, skill, and sometimes cultural traditions.
The St. John’s Chapel and Rectory are two great examples of early saddle notches in Jackson. Both historic buildings are still extant.
📸: St. John’s Rest Home under construction. (2007.0011.003 History Jackson Hole Collection)
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Is there a Future for Jackson’s Past?
“A common misconception is that historic preservation means placing buildings under glass and freezing them in time. In reality, preservation is about managing change. In Jackson Hole, preservationists argue that development and preservation are not mutually exclusive. Instead, new buildings can respond to the cues and character of the historic environment while meeting modern needs."
Former TCHPB President Katherine Wonson explores this in the recent @jacksonholemag article. See the link in our bio for the full story.
📸: @jacksonholemag, @jhnewsandguide
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📢 Preservation News! We recently announced the Coe Blacksmith Shop was added to the National Register of Historic Places. With this listing, the three buildings on this block (the Coe Cabin, Ellen Walker Shop, and Coe Blacksmith Shop) have all been added to the National Register. This is the first block in Jackson to have each building nationally recognized for their historic significance. This is a real win for the Jackson community, and we hope to see this trend increase!
📸: Samantha Ford, National Register of Historic Places.
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📢 Preservation News! The Coe Blacksmith Shop is Jackson’s latest building to be added to the National Register of Historic Places!
The Coe Blacksmith Shop was built in 1929 by Edgar Coe for use as a blacksmith shop. The period when Edgar Coe was in operation (1929-1936) in Jackson was the height of blacksmithing. Six men were listed on the census between 1920 and 1930 with their sole occupation as blacksmith in Teton County. Two were in Jackson, the rest were spread out around the valley communities of Wilson, Kelly, Elk, and Moran. By 1940, just three men were operating as blacksmiths in Teton County. Two year-round smiths were Charlie and Harry Brown in Jackson, and a third in Moran who only operated seasonally. Coe’s small log building is the only extant example of a blacksmith shop from this era to remain in its original location. Today it is the home of King Sushi @kingsushijh.
📸: Samantha Ford, National Register of Historic Places Nomination
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🗓️ Mark your calendars for the 2nd Tuesday of every month for the Preservation Board meeting!
🤝 Our next Board Meeting is tonight Tuesday, May 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:
📋 AGENDA: https://tetonhistoricpreservation.org/tchpb-meeting-documents/
💻 ZOOM LINK: https://bit.ly/teton-preservation-zoom
📸: (2005.0016.028 History Jackson Hole Collection)
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May is Historic Preservation Month! This year is extra special because the Teton County Historic Preservation Board is celebrating its 30th anniversary. For 30 years the TCHPB has existed to identify, protect, and preserve Teton County’s architectural and archaeological heritage to ensure respectful planning and development that preserves our sense of place and community character. Help us celebrate all month, check back in for exciting updates and to learn about some of our historic places!
📸: 1: Stella Van Vleck outside the Van Vleck House (1958.2875.001 History Jackson Hole Collection) @jacksonhole_history
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🗓️ Mark your calendars for the 2nd Tuesday of every month for the Preservation Board meeting!
🤝 Our next Board Meeting is tomorrow Tuesday, April 14th 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
📸: Grovont Mail Sleigh (1992.4343.001 History Jackson Hole Collection)
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