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Show 58 The Grouse Creek Cultural Survey Context 4 An Established Mormon Ranching Community, 1890-1920 By 1890, Grouse Creek's identity as a small, homogeneous, and devout Mormon community was firmly established, with the characteristic integration of sacred and secular functions. The bishop of the LDS ward served both as religious and civil leader, and the church was the scene of a range of activities including social dances. The sense of community was also visible on the ranches when groups of workers executed largescale tasks. Stone and masonry religious and public buildings were erected during this period. Resources The LDS Tithing Office (1890, National Register 1984) Mormon religious beliefs and customs The Etna School (1890) The Grouse Creek school (1905-1920) The Grouse Creek store Traditional activities associated with the store as community gathering place Mormon religious beliefs and customs Mormon folklore genres Musical and recitation performances by older community members The East Grouse Creek Irrigation Company Shared-work occupational tasks, notably spring and fall round-up Activities fostering community spirit and identity Community celebrations Context 5 Domestic Life in a Mormon Ranching Community, 1900-1930 By the turn of the century, the ranches in Grouse Creek had become stable family operations. The domestic architecture was more substantial than it had been in the settlement era and was influenced by Mormon tastes and preference to the east. A number of frame, brick, and stone houses were built until construction tapered off in the early 1930s. At home, roles and spheres of activity were largely defined by gender. Ranch work was labor-intensive and required cooperative effort and the use of hired help. Resources Selected dwelling types (central-passage, cross-wing, bungalow, etc.) Traditional foodways and customs Family folklore Context 6 A Postwar Mormon Ranching Community, 1950-present After World War II, a diminished population and improved transportation to nearby towns led to noticeable changes in the community. Young people began to live in more populous communities while attending high school. A standard-plan modern church was built in 1985. The store ceased to be a private enterprize and became a part-time cooperative. Architecture and family life increasingly resembled mainstream American patterns during the postwar era. Many dwellings were remodeled and a few new houses were built. Common alterations included the elimination of interior walls or partitions in order to create larger living spaces and the addition of aluminum or vinyl siding to exteriors. Entertainment increasingly came from outside the area via broadcast and audio and video recordings and the repertory of foods expanded. Resources 1984 LDS Meetinghouse The Grouse Creek cooperative store Contemporary Mormon folklore genres Church and community celebrations Selected ranch-style houses and trailers Mechanized haying operations Selected examples of remodeled houses |
